Word
hacienda
Phoneticsha·cien·da
US/ˌhæsiˈɛndə/
UK/hˌɑːsɪˈɛndɐ/
Definition
n. a large farm or estate in Latin America, especially in Mexico. It is usually a big house with lots of land and workers.
n. a large estate or farm in Latin America, typically associated with the colonial period and characterized by a central manor house and extensive agricultural land.
Examples
“The family spent their summer vacation at a beautiful hacienda in Mexico.”
“Many of the old haciendas in the region have been converted into luxury hotels to attract international tourists.”
“The architectural style of the hacienda often features thick stone walls, high ceilings, and expansive courtyards designed to provide shade and ventilation in the arid climate.”
Examples
simple
“The family spent their summer vacation at a beautiful hacienda in Mexico.”
contextual
“Many of the old haciendas in the region have been converted into luxury hotels to attract international tourists.”
complex
“The architectural style of the hacienda often features thick stone walls, high ceilings, and expansive courtyards designed to provide shade and ventilation in the arid climate.”
Real-World Examples
“According to Bankinter and online digital tax advisory platform TaxDown, the Hacienda usually issues income tax refunds within a month of the deadline.” Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish hacienda. Doublet of faena and fazenda.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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