rancho
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈræn.tʃoʊ/
- US
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rancho
- He's a neighbor of mine at my rancho in the Sacramento Valley.
And it's a ranch Rancho really similar to Jesus Maria.
- And it's a ranch Rancho really similar to Jesus Maria.
Examples
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When I got to that little rancho, there were no horses.
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Have you ever been to Rancho La Puerta in Mexico?
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Mind you, a vaquero breakfast needn't be on a vast rancho.
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Some moved to the missions, while others found work on ranchos or in pueblos.
Academic text (2006) -
Tobias and I visited the ranchos and missions to hear the old folks tell their tales.
Fiction book (1991) -
Smaller cattle ranches, or ranchos, persisted alongside the grander haciendas.
Academic text (1994) -
During our vacation in Mexico, we stayed at a charming rancho surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
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The family enjoyed their weekends at the remote rancho, where they could relax and connect with nature.
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He grew up on a small rancho in the countryside, learning to care for animals and crops.
Synonyms
48
4.1
A house or home often found in Spanish-speaking countries
23
4.1
A house with the land around it, usually in the countryside for farming
11
3.0
A house with one floor and a low roof, often long and near the ground
2
7.1
A small house often in Spanish style used for guests or short stays
1
3.8
A house made from sun-dried earth and straw bricks
1
7.7
A small farm near a house where people keep a few animals or grow food
A small hut made of mud and sticks that people use for shelter in the southwestern United States and Mexico
How Simple
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rancho also means a simple country house or 'farm', and the English word ranch comes from this Spanish word. So when you hear rancho think of a small farm or country home.