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fazenda

fazenda

9.9
A large country farm with a big house, often used for farming or hosting guests
  • noun
  • /fəˈzɛndə/
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  • Visitors to the fazenda can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and a taste of authentic Brazilian cuisine.

Examples

  • The fazenda is known for its breathtaking views of the rolling hills and vast fields of coffee.

  • The standard fazenda uses one cowboy for every 1,500 ha cleared.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Others either migrated to towns and cities in the interior or contributed to the emergence of a system of small and medium independent producers side by side with the fazendas (Holloway 1980).

    Academic text (1992)

  • After a long day of working on the fazenda, the family gathered in the main house to share stories and enjoy a meal.

Synonyms

finca
vsfazenda
2 9.3

A country house with land used for farming or as a vacation home

is the larger Brazilian estate often functioning as a plantation and lodging
quinta
vsfazenda
2 9.3

A country house with land for growing food or relaxing

is bigger and plantation-focused, offering accommodation and commercial farming

How Big

fazenda
9.9
estate
553 4.2
to ranch
  • US
3 4.2
farm
∞ 1.0
smallholding
  • UK
7.1

Surface Forms

fazenda singular
fazendas plural

Etymology

The word fazenda comes from an old Latin root fac- meaning 'to make' or 'to do', the same root you see in factory. Over time the idea moved to mean 'property', and in Brazil fazenda came to mean a large farm or rural estate.