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resort / spa

nounfeminineliterário/iʃtɐ̃ˈsiɐ/low

es·tan·ci·a

Definition

A place visited for holidays or for health reasons, usually because of its climate, scenery, or therapeutic qualities.
It's a popular seaside resort during the summer.
They went to a mountain resort for the skiing.

Etymology

Do castelhano 'estancia', do latim 'stantia' (ação de estar parado, permanência).

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