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estate

FEEN-kah (Note: This is the pronunciation for the Spanish equivalent, 'finca')/ˈfiŋka/

“estate” means “estate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

estate

Also: farm, ranch
NounfA2
A sweeping view of a large, elegant traditional mansion situated on a huge expanse of green land, emphasizing the size of the property.

📝 In Action

Compraron una finca grande para cultivar café.

A2

They bought a large estate (finca) to grow coffee.

La finca tiene más de cien hectáreas de tierra.

B1

The estate has over one hundred hectares of land.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • finca rústica – rural property/farm
  • finca urbana – urban property

building

Also: flat/apartment
NounfB1
Spain
A tall, multi-story urban apartment building with many identical windows and small balconies, common in city blocks.

📝 In Action

El ascensor de la finca está averiado.

B1

The elevator in the building (finca) is broken.

Vive en la finca número 25 de la calle Mayor.

B2

She lives in building number 25 on Main Street.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • administrador de fincas – property manager

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estate

Question 1 of 1

If you are visiting a friend in Madrid and they say 'Subimos a mi finca', what are they most likely referring to?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fincarse(to settle/establish oneself) — Verb
fincado(established (adjective)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The Spanish word 'finca' (which translates to 'estate') comes from the verb 'fincar', meaning 'to fix' or 'to establish'. This refers to land that is permanently fixed or established as property.

First recorded: Medieval period

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'finca' and 'propiedad'?

'Propiedad' is the general term for any kind of property or ownership. 'Finca' specifically refers to a registered piece of land or real estate, often a larger parcel or farm, though it can also refer to an urban building in Spain.