word
Spanish
Place
hacienda
has-ee-EN-duh
ˌhæsiˈɛndəListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
hacienda
Dictionary meaning
A large estate or plantation in Spanish-speaking regions; also the main house on such an estate.
History and origin
Spanish — from Latin 'facienda' (things to be done).
Examples
- The resort was converted from a colonial hacienda on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Common mispronunciations
HAY-see-en-duhhah-SEE-en-dah
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “hacienda” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction