hacienda

American  

[hah-see-en-duh, ah-syen-dah] / ˌhɑ siˈɛn də, ɑˈsyɛn dɑ /

noun

plural

haciendas

1. a large landed estate, especially one used for farming or ranching.

2. the main house on such an estate.

3. a stock raising, mining, or manufacturing establishment in the country.

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hacienda British  

/ ˌhæsɪˈɛndə /

noun

1. 1. a ranch or large estate

   2. any substantial stock-raising, mining, or manufacturing establishment in the country

2. the main house on such a ranch or plantation

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Etymology

Origin of hacienda

1710–20; < Spanish < Latin facienda things to be done or made, neuter plural of faciendus, gerund of facere to do ¹, make

Example Sentences

While Moreno-Garcia's book mentions "importing hacienda workers from China. I have not read the book, and do not know whether this would be considered 'negative.'"

From Salon

Word that the gated, four-bedroom hacienda at the end of a cul-de-sac was slated to be torn town sparked expressions of outrage on social media, the Times reported.

From Reuters

With five bedrooms, a Jacuzzi and a grand entryway capped by a cupola, the hacienda stood out from the crumbling adobe buildings nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

Shortly after seeing his work in Lima, a Mexican mining businessman hired him to create something for his hacienda.

From New York Times

He was among six veteran bullfighters performing for free on a recent Saturday in front of about 150 people at an emerald-green hacienda in Colombia’s Andes.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cattle ranch
• farmhouse