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Villa-sirena (en. Mermaid-villa)

/ˈbi.ʝa siˈɾena/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A villa located near the sea, where stories of mermaids are remembered.

The villa-sirena was the setting for numerous legends about mythical beings.

La villa-sirena fue el escenario de numerosas leyendas sobre seres mitológicos.

A tourist destination that attracts visitors for its natural beauty and its connection to mythology.

Every summer, the villa-sirena receives thousands of tourists fascinated by its landscape.

Cada verano, la villa-sirena recibe miles de turistas fascinados por su paisaje.

A vacation residence that incorporates elements related to the sea and the fantasy of mermaids.

We decided to rent a villa-sirena for our summer vacation.

Decidimos alquilar una villa-sirena para nuestras vacaciones de verano.

Etymology

The term 'villa' comes from the Latin 'villa', which refers to a farm or residence, and 'sirena' comes from the Greek 'seira', which refers to the mythical creatures of the sea.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dream villa-sirena

An idealized villa seen as a magical and beautiful place by the sea.

villa-sirena de ensueño

legends of the villa-sirena

Mythical stories and tales surrounding these coastal houses.

leyendas de la villa-sirena

vacations in a villa-sirena

Referring to taking a break in an idyllic place by the water.

vacaciones en una villa-sirena

Related Words

mermaid

Mythical creature that lures sailors with its song.

sirena

mythology

A collection of tales and beliefs about gods, fantastic creatures, and their activities.

mitología

coast

Land that borders the sea.

costa

Slang Meanings

To refer to a particularly beautiful and attractive place.

That beach is like a villa-sirena, perfect for relaxing.

Esa playa es como una villa-sirena, perfecta para relajarse.

To use 'villa-sirena' to describe a romantic trip.

They spent a weekend in a villa-sirena, very romantic.

Ellos pasaron un fin de semana en una villa-sirena, muy romántico.