hacienda

noun

ha·​ci·​en·​da ˌ(h)ä-sē-ˈen-də How to pronounce hacienda (audio)
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1
: a large estate especially in a Spanish-speaking country : plantation
2
: the main dwelling of a hacienda

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the sugar baron spared no expense in building a grand hacienda on his plantation near Cuernavaca
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The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 The main hacienda is designed for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 On the grounds of an old hacienda, find a regional food buffet, a refreshing cenote, a thrilling zip-line course in the jungle, and trails for hiking and biking around the verdant estate. — Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Diego is the big-hearted and good-natured owner of a small hacienda and husband to Doña Gabriella (Audrey Dana). — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hacienda

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Old Spanish facienda, from Latin, literally, things to be done, neuter plural of faciendus, gerundive of facere to do — more at do

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hacienda was in 1772

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hacienda

noun
ha·​ci·​en·​da ˌ(h)äs-ē-ˈen-də How to pronounce hacienda (audio)
: a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

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