Hacienda (en. Tax authorities)

/a.siˈen.da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A large agricultural property, particularly in Latin America.

The hacienda was the center of agricultural production in the region.

La hacienda fue el centro de la producción agrícola en la región.

Rural establishment where land was cultivated and animals were raised.

The family lived in a hacienda with vast fields of crops.

La familia vivía en una hacienda con vastos campos de cultivo.

In some countries, it refers to public administration or certain government agencies.

The hacienda is responsible for tax collection.

La hacienda se encarga de la recaudación de impuestos.

From Latin 'facienda', which means 'that which must be done'.

Public treasury

Government agency in charge of tax administration.

hacienda pública

Make wealth

To make money or wealth through business.

hacer hacienda

Wayside estate

Estate that is not intended to be permanent.

hacienda de paso

Finca

Rural property dedicated to agriculture.

finca

Rancho

Small rural property, generally smaller than a hacienda.

rancho

Latifundium

Large expanse of agricultural land owned by a single owner.

latifundio

Country house where a party is held.

We organized a party at the hacienda this weekend.

Organizamos una fiesta en la hacienda este fin de semana.

Place of work or business, in an informal tone.

I'm going to the hacienda to see how the sales are going.

Voy a la hacienda a ver cómo van las ventas.