hacienda

• Nom désignant un grand domaine ou une plantation, généralement dans les pays hispanophones, ou la maison principale située sur ce domaine.

A noun referring to a large estate or plantation, typically in Spanish-speaking countries, or the main house on such a property.

1. B2formal

   A large estate or plantation, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, often used for farming or ranching.

   Grande exploitation agricole ou ranch

   • The family owned a vast hacienda in the Mexican countryside.
   • Many haciendas in South America were built during the colonial period.
   • The hacienda produced coffee and sugarcane for export.

   Synonymesestatefarmplantationranch

2. Main HouseB2formal

   The principal residence or manor house on a large ranch or estate.

   Maison principale

   • The hacienda had a beautiful courtyard and a red-tiled roof.
   • Guests were invited to stay in the main hacienda during the festival.
   • The old hacienda has been restored and turned into a luxury hotel.

   Synonymesmanor housemansion