This is the 6560th most frequent Portuguese word.
estância
"Estância" in Portuguese can mean a "ranch" or "estate," often for cattle raising, or a "stopover/stay" in a place.
The word 'estância' here refers to a country house or estate used for vacation purposes.
Ela passou as férias em uma bela estância no interior.
She spent the holidays at a beautiful chalet in the countryside.
In this sentence, 'estância' is used to mean a resort or place known for its desirable climate.
A estância climática atrai muitos turistas durante o verão.
The climatic resort attracts many tourists during the summer.
Here, 'estância' describes a region or property specialized in agricultural production.