Hacienda is a noun that usually refers to a large estateA large area of land with buildings, often owned by one person. in a Spanish-speakingUsing Spanish as the main language. country. It can also mean the main house on such an estate or ranchA large farm or estate where animals are raised..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌhɑːsiˈɛndə/
Easy pronunciation: hah-see-EN-duh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the third syllable: EN.
Used for the sense of a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Hacienda Meaning
a large farm or country estate, especially in a Spanish-speaking country
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
Example: They spent the summer on a hacienda outside the city.
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Other Meanings of Hacienda
Meaning 2
the main house on a ranch or estate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the main house on a ranch or large estate
Example: The hacienda sat at the center of the property.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use hacienda to mean any farmhouse, but it usually suggests a much larger estate.
- It is not the same as a small ordinary house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hacienda mean?
Hacienda usually means a large estate in a Spanish-speaking country, or the main house on that estate.
What is a synonym for hacienda?
There is no perfect everyday synonym. In context, it can be paraphrased as a large estate or main house, depending on the sense.
Is hacienda a house or a farm?
It can be either, depending on the context: it may refer to a large estate, or to the main house on that estate.
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