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“stake” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtaka/

Example

No encuentro la estaca para la planta.

I can't find the stake for the plant.

Illustration for estaca (stake)

How to say “stake” in Spanish

“Stake” in Spanish is estaca.

Garden peg for supporting plants or marking a boundary.

Full entry for estaca: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with estaca

Atamos la tomatera a la estaca para que no se incline.

We tie the tomato plant to the stake so it doesn't lean.

Tips for using estaca

  • Estaca implies a slender, driven peg and contrasts with poste, which denotes a larger permanent post commonly used for fences or signs.

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