What it's NOT
estate does NOT translate to estado.
To say "estado" in English, use state.
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estate
Does NOT mean estado
It means a large property / land holding
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
estate means a large property / land holding.
Why it's confused
Spanish "estado" can be the political state or the condition of something. English "estate" is a large piece of land or the property someone leaves behind when they die. The political state in English is "state."
How it's pronounced
estatees-TÉIT
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Examples of correct use
English
They own a large estate in the country.
Spanish
Tienen una gran finca en el campo.
English
He inherited his father's estate.
Spanish
Heredó la propiedad de su padre.
A trick to remember it
Estate = a large property/land holding. A country or condition (Spanish "estado") = state.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "estate" mean in English?
"Estate" means "a large property / land holding". It looks a lot like "estado", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "estado" in English?
To say "estado" in English, use "state". If you use "estate" instead, you would actually be saying "a large property / land holding".
Do "estate" and "estado" mean the same thing?
Spanish "estado" can be the political state or the condition of something. English "estate" is a large piece of land or the property someone leaves behind when they die. The political state in English is "state."
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