Finca (en. Estate)

/'fiŋka/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Extent of land dedicated to agriculture or livestock.
My grandparents' farm has corn and wheat crops.
La finca de mis abuelos tiene cultivos de maíz y trigo.
Rustic property that includes a house and land.
We spent the weekend at a farm in the countryside.
Pasamos el fin de semana en una finca en el campo.
Place for recreation or rest, often in the countryside.
I decided to rent a farm for the summer holidays.
Decidí alquilar una finca para las vacaciones de verano.

Etymology

From Latin 'finca', which means 'farm' or 'rural property'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recreational farm
Property intended for rest and recreation.
finca de recreo
agricultural farm
Land designated for agricultural activities.
finca agrícola
to have a farm
To own rural land.
tener una finca

Related Words

agriculture
Economic activity of cultivating the land.
agricultura
livestock
Economic activity related to the breeding of animals.
ganadería
rural
Related to the countryside or non-urban areas.
rural

Slang Meanings

Place where parties are held or a good time is spent in the countryside.
We're going to the farm for a barbecue this weekend.
Vamos a la finca a hacer una parrillada este fin de semana.
Informal term used to refer to a getaway place.
After a stressful week, a day at the farm would be great.
Después de la semana estresante, un día en la finca sería genial.