Mansión (en. Mansion)

/manˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A house of large size, often luxurious and with many rooms.
The Smith mansion has ten rooms and a huge garden.
La mansión de los Smith tiene diez habitaciones y un jardín enorme.
Place where a life of luxury and amenities takes place.
When visiting the mansion, we felt like we were in a fairy tale.
Al visitar la mansión, nos sentimos como en un cuento de hadas.
Construction that is often a symbol of wealth and power.
The mansion is known for being the residence of a prominent family in the city.
La mansión es conocida por ser la residencia de una familia prominente en la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'mansionem', which means 'residence', 'dwelling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

luxury mansion
A very expensive and elegant residence.
mansión de lujo
live in a mansion
To lead a life of opulence in a large house.
vivir en una mansión
maintain the mansion
To care for and restore a large house.
mantener la mansión

Related Words

palace
Large building usually used as the residence of a king or nobleman.
palacio
villa
Single-family vacation home, typical in rural or coastal areas.
villa

Slang Meanings

Huge and luxurious house, especially in the context of parties or events.
The party will be held at the neighborhood mansion.
La fiesta se celebrará en la mansión del barrio.
Residence of someone who ostentatiously displays wealth.
That new businessman lives in an ostentatious mansion.
Ese nuevo empresario vive en una mansión ostentosa.