etapa
/eˈtapa/feminine
The English word stage (meaning a phase) is translated into Spanish as etapa or estadio.
Meaning: phase (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| etapa | /eˈtapa/ | feminine |
| estadio | /esˈtadjo/ | masculine |
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word tablado is used to refer to a wooden platform used for shows or performances.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
etapa is a feminine noun. In the singular, it is used with the definite article la (the) and the plural form is etapas, which uses the definite article las (the).
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈtapa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, an estadio refers specifically to a large sports stadium, meaning the word for 'stage' and 'stadium' is identical.
- The word etapa shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'staple', as both trace back to the idea of a fixed point or a stopping place.
- Unlike the English word 'stage', which can mean a platform for actors, etapa is never used to describe a physical theatrical stage.
Examples in context
- La senectud es la última etapa de la vida.Senescence is the last stage of life.This sentence shows how to describe a specific period of life using etapa.Tatoeba #4388476 by saverius, translation #4435343 by LB
- Hay un elemento muy notable en esta etapa.There is one very noteworthy element in this stage.This sentence uses etapa to highlight a noteworthy element within a certain phase.Tatoeba #4931560 by Estebitan, translation #4931469 by Ekselans
- Esta etapa se atasca en un estado de extrema confusión.This stage bogs down in a state of hopeless confusion.This sentence illustrates a situation where a phase becomes stuck using etapa.Tatoeba #4311688 by Lisandro586, translation #4311686 by Lisandro586
- El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.The actor took the stage to give his speech.
- La etapa final del proyecto está lista para su presentación.The final stage of the project is ready for presentation.
- Mi hermana hizo una escenita graciosa ayer en la fiesta.My sister put on a funny little show at the party yesterday.
- Los bailarines se presentarán en el tablado del festival de folclore.The dancers will perform on the stage at the folklore festival.
- La banda de rock subió al escenario y el público se volvió loco.The rock band took the stage and the crowd went wild.
- El músico espera ansioso su turno en el tablado del carnaval.The musician eagerly awaits his turn on the carnival stage.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a project at work.
- MateoYa terminamos la primera etapa del proyecto.We already finished the first stage of the project.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! ¿Cuál es la siguiente etapa?That's great! What is the next stage?
- MateoAhora tenemos que revisar todo el diseño.Now we have to review the entire design.
- LucíaEntonces, esa es la etapa más difícil.So, that is the most difficult stage.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stage” translations and entries etapa, estadio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estadio, etapa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
