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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.

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finca

FEEN-kahˈfiŋka

nounA2general
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.
A large white farmhouse with a red tile roof situated on a sprawling green field with trees in the background.

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.

quinta

KEEN-tahˈkinta

nounB1general
Opt for 'quinta' when describing a vacation property or a second home, typically a house with land, used for leisure and holidays.
A quaint, colorful country house with a red tile roof, surrounded by green trees and a fence, suggesting a vacation property.

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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