hacienda
UK: ˌhæsiˈendə | US: ˌhɑːsiˈendə
n. a large estate or plantation, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
n. the main house or mansion on such an estate
The word "hacienda" originates from Spanish, derived from the Latin "facienda," meaning "things to be done" or "affairs." Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to a landed estate or plantation, reflecting its agricultural and administrative role in Spanish colonial societies. The suffix "-enda" is a Latin gerundive ending, implying obligation or purpose, which aligns with the estate's function as a productive enterprise.
The old hacienda was surrounded by vast fields of sugarcane.
They converted the historic hacienda into a luxury hotel.
The hacienda's architecture reflects traditional Spanish colonial style.
Many haciendas in Mexico were centers of economic and social life.
The family inherited a hacienda in the Andes mountains.