estancia

noun

es·​tan·​cia e-ˈstän(t)s-(ˌ)yä How to pronounce estancia (audio)
: a South American cattle ranch or stock farm

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The Pantanal is considered the best place in the world for watching jaguars, and even cattle ranchers who used to shoot the cats now have eco-lodges on their estancias. — Todd Wilkinson, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Designed by architect Mary Jane Colter, this estancia has been revitalized, with a substantial art gallery and rooms featuring Southwestern decor. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026 Accommodation is both modest and luxurious working estancias, including three nights at the all-inclusive Cerro Guido, a place steeped of gaucho culture. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Set the scene Located on a private estancia in view of the famous blue towers of Torres del Paine National Park, Awasi Patagonia is one of the handful of high-end boutique hotels scattered amongst the alpine desert of Patagonia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for estancia

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, stay, room, from Vulgar Latin *stantia — more at stance

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of estancia was in 1704

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“Estancia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estancia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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