mansión
/man-syón/
mansion
This grand estate illustrates the primary meaning of 'mansión' as a large, luxurious house.
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Compraron una mansión antigua con vistas al mar.
B1They bought an old mansion with sea views.
La película se filmó en una mansión abandonada en las afueras.
B2The movie was filmed in an abandoned mansion on the outskirts.
El jardinero cuida el césped de la mansión del presidente.
B1The gardener takes care of the lawn of the president's mansion.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Even though it ends in '-ón,' 'mansión' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives: 'la mansión grande' (the big mansion).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "El mansión."
Correction: La mansión. Remember to match the feminine noun with 'la' or 'una'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasis on Grandeur
'Mansión' always implies great size, expense, and often historical importance or opulence. Use 'casa grande' if you just mean a large, regular house.
In formal or archaic contexts, 'mansión' can also refer to a simple dwelling or residence.
📝 In Action
La mansión eterna es el cielo, según la tradición.
C1The eternal dwelling place is heaven, according to tradition.
El poeta describió su humilde casa como su pequeña mansión.
C2The poet described his humble house as his small abode.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Context
Only use this meaning when translating older religious texts or highly poetic language. In daily conversation, 'mansión' only means a very large, expensive house.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mansión
Question 1 of 2
Which word is the best synonym for the common meaning of 'mansión'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mansión' the same as 'casa grande'?
No. While a 'mansión' is a 'casa grande' (big house), 'mansión' specifically suggests luxury, expense, and historical or architectural importance. 'Casa grande' can just mean a large, normal family home.
Why is 'mansión' feminine when it ends in -ón?
Most nouns ending in -ión (like 'canción,' 'ocasión,' 'televisión') are feminine in Spanish. This is a very reliable pattern to remember for these types of nouns.