Hacienda

Pronunciation: /hɑːsiˈɛndə/

Definitions of hacienda

noun a rural estate or ranch in Spanish-speaking countries

Example Sentences

A1 The hacienda had a beautiful garden.

A2 We stayed at a hacienda during our vacation in Mexico.

B1 The hacienda was once a thriving cattle ranch.

B2 The hacienda's architecture reflected its Spanish colonial history.

C1 The hacienda's owner managed vast agricultural lands.

C2 The hacienda's historical significance was preserved through restoration efforts.

Examples of hacienda in a Sentence

formal The hacienda was a sprawling estate with acres of land and numerous outbuildings.

informal We're heading to the hacienda for the weekend to relax and unwind.

slang That hacienda party last night was lit!

figurative Her mind was like a vast hacienda, filled with memories and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of hacienda

• plural: haciendas
• comparative: more hacienda
• superlative: most hacienda
• present tense: hacienda
• future tense: will hacienda
• perfect tense: has hacienda
• continuous tense: is hacienda
• singular: hacienda
• positive degree: hacienda
• infinitive: to hacienda
• gerund: haciendaing
• participle: haciendaed

Origin and Evolution of hacienda

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'hacienda' originated from the Spanish language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a large estate or plantation, the meaning of 'hacienda' has evolved to also include a country house or a rural retreat.