Quintana (en. Quintana)
/kinˈtana/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Portion of cultivable land or used for grazing.
The quintana is located by the riverbank.
La quintana se encuentra al borde del río.
Term related to agricultural tradition in certain regions.
In this area, the quintana is essential for the local economy.
En esta zona, la quintana es fundamental para la economía local.
Space designated for agriculture, especially in rural environments.
Farmers work hard on their quintanas during the planting season.
Los agricultores trabajan arduamente en sus quintanas durante la temporada de siembra.
Etymology
Probably derives from the Latin 'quintana', which refers to a fifth part.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lucky quintana
Place or land where good results or benefits are expected.
quintana de la suerte
in the quintana
In a rural or agricultural setting.
en la quintana
to harvest in the quintana
To obtain fruits or results from an effort made on the land.
cosechar en la quintana
Related Words
fifth
That follows the fourth.
quinto
quinta
Land, property located in the countryside.
quinta
Slang Meanings
Farm or very productive land.
That quintana yields more than I expected.
Esa quintana da más de lo que esperaba.
Meeting place for socializing in the countryside.
We are going to spend the weekend at the quintana with friends.
Vamos a pasar el fin de semana en la quintana con amigos.