Villa (en. Villa)

/'bi.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Country residence with particular architectural characteristics.
The villa we visited in Italy had a beautiful garden.
La villa que visitamos en Italia tenía un hermoso jardín.
Set of homes in a housing development.
The villas in the new community are very well distributed.
Las villas de la nueva comunidad están muy bien distribuidas.
Small population, generally in the countryside.
The villa where I was born is very quiet and picturesque.
La villa donde nací es muy tranquila y pintoresca.

Etymology

From Latin 'villa', meaning 'country house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vacation villa
A house intended for rest and recreation, usually in a tourist area.
villa de vacaciones
tourist villas
Groups of houses or accommodations intended for tourism.
villas turísticas
living in a villa
To reside in a large house, generally in a rural or residential area.
vivir en una villa

Related Words

little house
A small house.
casita
farm
A rural property generally used for agriculture.
finca
mansion
A large and luxurious house.
mansión

Slang Meanings

To refer to an elegant or luxury house.
That villa on the beach is the envy of everyone.
Esa villa en la playa es la envidia de todos.
In some contexts, it means a neighborhood or area where wealthy people live.
That villa is inhabited by influential people from the city.
Esa villa está poblada por gente influyente de la ciudad.