estate
/FEEN-kah (Note: This is the pronunciation for the Spanish equivalent, 'finca')/
estate
Depicting 'estate' (large property, land), this image shows a sprawling mansion and its associated grounds.
estate(noun)
estate
?large property, land
farm
?agricultural property
,ranch
?large rural property
📝 In Action
Compraron una finca grande para cultivar café.
A2They bought a large estate (finca) to grow coffee.
La finca tiene más de cien hectáreas de tierra.
B1The estate has over one hundred hectares of land.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Remember 'finca' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives: 'la finca' (the estate), 'una finca antigua' (an old estate).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Finca' and 'Hacienda'
Mistake: "Using 'finca' when you specifically mean a very large, historical, or grand estate, especially in Mexico."
Correction: While often interchangeable, 'hacienda' implies a grander, colonial-era estate, whereas 'finca' is a broader, modern term for any property or farm.
⭐ Usage Tips
Real Estate Context
In legal and real estate documents, 'finca' is the standard term for a piece of registered property.
This image illustrates 'estate' as an apartment block, showing a typical tall residential building.
📝 In Action
El ascensor de la finca está averiado.
B1The elevator in the building (finca) is broken.
Vive en la finca número 25 de la calle Mayor.
B2She lives in building number 25 on Main Street.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Use
If you are in Latin America, stick to 'edificio' or 'apartamento'. Using 'finca' in this urban sense is almost exclusively a practice in Spain.
✏️ 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?
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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.