Villas (en. Villas)

/ˈbiʎas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A country house or luxury residence typically located in a rural or suburban area.

The family decided to spend the summer in their villa by the beach.

La familia decidió pasar el verano en su villa en la playa.

A type of tourist accommodation in vacation spots, usually with a particular architectural style.

We booked a villa with a pool for our vacation in the Costa del Sol.

Reservamos una villa con piscina para nuestras vacaciones en la Costa del Sol.

In some countries, it refers to a type of settlement or community that may have a rural or semi-urban character.

The villa of Santa María has grown in population and services in recent years.

La villa de Santa María ha crecido en población y servicios en los últimos años.

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

Tourist villa

A place of accommodation for tourists, generally with a relaxed atmosphere.

Villa turística

Vacation villa

A temporary accommodation space where people spend their leisure time.

Villa de vacaciones

castle

A large fortified construction, often associated with nobility.

castillo

house

A place where people live.

casa

It refers to a recreational place, especially at the beach.

Let's go to the villa to relax a bit.

Vamos a la villa para relajarnos un poco.

In the urban context, it can refer to a specific neighborhood or community.

That villa is known for its parties and community events.

Esa villa es conocida por sus fiestas y eventos comunitarios.