How to Say "country house" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “country house” is “finca” — use 'finca' when referring to a rural property, often a farm or estate, that might serve as a weekend home or a primary residence in the countryside.
Use 'finca' when referring to a rural property, often a farm or estate, that might serve as a weekend home or a primary residence in the countryside.
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Opt for 'quinta' when describing a vacation property or a second home, typically a house with land, used for leisure and holidays.
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Examples
Mis abuelos viven en una finca en las montañas.
My grandparents live on a country house/farm in the mountains.
Alquilamos una finca preciosa para celebrar la boda.
We rented a beautiful country estate to celebrate the wedding.
El administrador de fincas se encarga del mantenimiento del edificio.
The property manager takes care of the building's maintenance.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't describe a person, 'finca' is always feminine. You must use 'la' or 'una' and make any describing words end in 'a', like 'finca bonita'.
Finca vs. Casa
While a 'casa' is just the building, a 'finca' usually implies the house AND the land it sits on, especially in the countryside.
Using it for city flats
Mistake: “Vivo en una finca en el centro de Madrid.”
Correction: Vivo en un piso en el centro de Madrid.
KEEN-tahˈkinta
Examples
Alquilamos una quinta cerca del río para pasar el verano.
We rented a country house near the river to spend the summer.
La quinta de mis abuelos tiene un jardín enorme y una piscina.
My grandparents' estate has a huge garden and a swimming pool.
Feminine Noun
Since 'quinta' ends in -a, it is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la quinta', 'una quinta grande').
Finca vs. Quinta
The main confusion lies between 'finca' and 'quinta'. While both can refer to a country house, 'finca' often implies a larger rural estate or farm, whereas 'quinta' leans more towards a holiday or weekend property, sometimes with a more specific recreational purpose.
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