noun
hacienda
ha-see-EHN-duh
Hacienda (noun) means a large estate or ranch house, especially in Spanish-speaking countries or regions shaped by Spanish colonial architecture. Example: “The wedding was held at a sprawling hacienda outside Guadalajara.”
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A large estate or ranch house, especially in Spanish-speaking countries or regions shaped by Spanish colonial architecture.
"The wedding was held at a sprawling hacienda outside Guadalajara."
How to use hacienda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large Spanish-style estate or country house, often with farmland attached.
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Word forms
- Plural
- haciendas
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The wedding was held at a sprawling _____ outside Guadalajara.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish hacienda; related to the Portuguese word fazenda.
Rhymes for hacienda
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What does “hacienda” mean?
The word “hacienda” means a large estate or ranch house, especially in Spanish-speaking countries or regions shaped by Spanish colonial architecture. In plain terms, a large Spanish-style estate or country house, often with farmland attached.
How do you pronounce “hacienda”?
“Hacienda” is pronounced ha-see-EHN-duh (/ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hacienda” in a sentence?
Here is “hacienda” used in a sentence: “The wedding was held at a sprawling hacienda outside Guadalajara.”
What part of speech is “hacienda”?
“Hacienda” is a noun.
Where does the word “hacienda” come from?
The word “hacienda” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish hacienda; related to the Portuguese word fazenda.
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