estadía

stay

noun ehs-tah-DEE-ah Rare

Origin: From estar (to be/stay), via estada.

Also means

sojourn

Usage Note

Estadía is the standard word for a period of stay in Latin America, equivalent to estancia in Spain. In legal and commercial contexts it also refers to demurrage — the charge for detaining a ship, container, or vehicle beyond the agreed time. Learners should note that Spain strongly prefers estancia for a personal stay.

Examples

"Su estadía en Buenos Aires duró tres meses."

Natural Translation

Her stay in Buenos Aires lasted three months.

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