Stáció

Stáció is a term with multiple meanings, primarily related to stages or points in a progression. In a religious context, especially within Christianity, it refers to the stations of the Cross, a series of images or statues depicting Jesus Christ's journey to crucifixion. These stations are often found in churches and are used for devotional prayer, with worshippers moving from one station to the next to meditate on different events of Christ's Passion.

The term can also refer to a stage in a process, a phase of development, or a particular point reached in a journey or competition. For example, in a race, a cyclist might reach a certain stáció, meaning they have completed a specific leg of the course or reached a designated checkpoint. In a broader sense, it can describe a distinct phase in personal growth or the development of an idea.

In some technical or scientific fields, stáció might denote a specific measurement point or an observation station. This usage emphasizes a fixed location where data is collected or an experiment is conducted. The core concept across these various applications is the idea of a discrete, identifiable point or stage within a larger sequence or spatial arrangement.