English–Spanish
“stay” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈtanθja/
Example
¿Cuánto tiempo duró tu estancia en el extranjero?
How long was your stay abroad?
How to say “stay” in Spanish
“Stay” in Spanish is estancia.
A period of remaining at a place during travel or lodging.
Example sentences with estancia
¿Cuánto tiempo duró tu estancia en Japón?
How long was your stay in Japan?
Reservé la estancia en un hotel céntrico.
I booked the stay at a central hotel.
Tips for using estancia
- In some Spanish varieties 'estancia' also means a rural estate or a main room, so context determines whether it refers to a stay or to a ranch or room.
Other Spanish words for “stay”
Después de la fiesta, solo permanecieron unos pocos invitados.
After the party, only a few guests stayed.
La permanencia en la ciudad fue breve.
The stay in the city was brief.