STAY 滞在する、滞在

To stay (verb) in a place is to spend time or live there for a short period as a guest or visitor.

A stay (noun) is a period during which you stay in a place.
動詞の stay は、客や訪問者として、ある場所で時を過ごす、または、短期間住む、という意味です。

名詞の stay は、ある場所に滞在している期間をさします。

(U.S. immigration officer to arriving passenger)
a: Where will you be staying in the U.S.?
b: I'm staying with a friend in San Diego.
a: How long do you intend (= plan) to stay?
b: Ten days.
a: Have you already made a hotel reservation?
b: Yes, we're going to stay two nights at the Berlitz Suites, then spend the last night at my aunt's.
(front desk clerk to a guest who has just checked in)
Here's your room key. The bellman will help you with your bags. Enjoy your stay!
Even just a short stay in the country always makes me feel so much better.
We usually spend a few months every year in New Zealand on a long-stay visa.

英会話レッスン Come again!