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Finca - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A finca is a rural property or farm, typically found in Spanish-speaking regions, often used for agriculture, livestock, or as a countryside retreat. It may include land, buildings, and sometimes a small estate.

finca

/ˈfɪŋkə/ /ˈfɪŋkə/

Definition:

A rural estate or farm, typically in Spain or Latin America.

Synonyms:

farm, estate, ranch, hacienda, plantation

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

urban apartment, city flat

Common Collocations:

country finca, large finca, Spanish finca, family finca, working finca

Derivatives:

finquero (owner), fincar (to establish a farm)

Usage Tips:

Use "finca" to refer to a countryside property, often with agricultural use in Spanish-speaking regions.

Common Phrases:

"finca rustica, " "finca de recreo, " "finca agrícola"

Etymology:

Derived from Spanish, originally from Latin "figere" (to fix), referring to a fixed property or landholding.

Examples:

  • 1. They bought a beautiful finca in Andalusia for summer vacations.
  • 2. The old finca has olive groves and vineyards stretching for miles.
  • 3. She inherited a small finca from her grandparents in Costa Rica.
  • 4. Tourists can stay at the rustic finca and experience rural life firsthand.

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