estaca
/esˈtaka/
The English phrase 'stake' can be translated into Spanish as estaca.
In Spanish, estaca refers to a physical wooden or metal stake used for support, marking or execution, rather than a financial stake.
Meaning: share or interest in a business (noun)
Which one should you use?
In the context of a business interest or share, the word participación is much more common than estaca. Other formal terms include Acción for a share in a company or enterprise, and Inversión when discussing financial stakes or investments.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈtaka/
Did you know?
- The word estaca shares a common ancestor with the English word 'stake', tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *stakô.
- While estaca refers to a physical stake, the Spanish word for a financial share, acción, literally means 'action'.
- In a historical or gothic context, estaca is the specific word used for the wooden stake driven through a vampire's heart.
Examples in context
- La estaca que sobresale es machacada hacia abajo.The stake that sticks out gets hammered down.This sentence is useful for describing a physical stake that is being hammered down.Tatoeba #5864261 by albrusgher, translation #2210653 by CM
- María fue quemada en la estaca.Mary was burned at the stake.This sentence shows the use of estaca in the context of an execution.Tatoeba #2411747 by Haruhi_Gafitas, translation #1552241 by Spamster
- Tengo una acción en la compañía.I have a stake in the company.
- Él tiene una participación en el proyecto.He has a stake in the project.
- Su inversión en el mercado de valores es significativa.Their stake in the stock market is significant.
- Quiero tener una parte en este plan.I want to have a stake in this plan.
- Ella tiene una participación considerable en el éxito de la empresa.She has a considerable stake in the company's success.
- Todos tenemos parte en proteger el medio ambiente.We all have a stake in protecting the environment.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a new business investment.
- JavierQuiero comprar una estaca en esa empresa.I want to buy a stake in that company.
- ElenaEs una buena idea, Javier.It is a good idea, Javier.
- Javier¿Tú también tienes una estaca allí?Do you also have a stake there?
- ElenaNo, yo no he invertido nada.No, I haven't invested anything.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry estaca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estaca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
