estacar

[est̪aˈkaɾ]

/[est̪aˈkaɾ]/ verb

The verdict

“estacar” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Fijar en la tierra una estaca y atar a ella una bestia.

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Index ES-estacar · estacar · Spanish

estacar · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for estacar
PropertyValue
Headwordestacar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[est̪aˈkaɾ]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “estacar” en español

estacarqueda fuera de las 100.000 palabras españolas más frecuentes, en la cola larga de vocabulario técnico, arcaico o raro, justo donde más se duda de la ortografía.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

estacar is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed [est̪aˈkaɾ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for estacar in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is estacar, spelled E-S-T-A-C-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Fijar en la tierra una estaca y atar a ella una bestia.
  2. 2
    Señalar en el terreno con estacas una línea; como el perímetro de una mina, el eje de un camino, etc.
  3. 3
    Sujetar, clavar con estacas. Dícese especialmente cuando se extienden los cueros en el suelo para que se sequen y se sujetan con estacas para que se mantengan estirados.
  4. 4
    Torturar a alguien sujetándolo al suelo con estacas.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "estacar"?
"estacar" is spelled E-S-T-A-C-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [est̪aˈkaɾ].
What does "estacar" mean?
As a verb, "estacar" means: Fijar en la tierra una estaca y atar a ella una bestia.
How do you pronounce "estacar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "estacar" is [est̪aˈkaɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "estacar" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list