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How to Say "villa" in Spanish

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villa

VEE-yah/ˈbiʎa/

nounB1general
Use 'villa' for a large, luxurious, and often modern house, typically rented for holidays or as a primary residence, often implying amenities like a pool.
A depiction of a large, luxurious Mediterranean-style estate with a red-tiled roof and surrounding manicured gardens.

Examples

Alquilamos una villa con piscina privada para nuestras vacaciones.

We rented a villa with a private pool for our vacation.

La villa tiene vistas espectaculares al mar.

The villa has spectacular views of the sea.

Compraron una antigua villa romana y la restauraron.

They bought an old Roman villa (estate) and restored it.

Distinguishing Meanings

Context is key! If you are talking about renting a place for a week, it probably means 'luxury house.' If you are talking about governance or history, it means 'town.'

quinta

KEEN-tah/ˈkinta/

nounB1general
Use 'quinta' to refer to a large country estate or house, often older or more traditional, set in extensive grounds, sometimes for agricultural purposes.
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').

Villa vs. Quinta Usage

Learners often confuse 'villa' and 'quinta' because both can mean a large house. Remember that 'villa' leans towards luxury and modern holiday homes, while 'quinta' suggests a more traditional country estate.

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