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chácara

[ʃɐˈkaɾɐ]
nounfemininepl: chácaras
small farm, country house, smallholding
1. A small rural property or farm, typically used for agriculture or as a weekend retreat near urban areas
They own a small chácara in the countryside where they grow vegetables.
Eles possuem uma pequena chácara no interior onde cultivam hortaliças.
2. A modest country residence or cottage on a small plot of land
The family spent their vacation at the chácara outside the city.
A família passou suas férias na chácara fora da cidade.
Synonyms
sítiopropriedade ruralquintalgranja
Antonyms
apartamento urbanocidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chácara
most common term for a small rural property
São Paulo
chácara
frequently used for weekend properties in the interior
Rio de Janeiro
sítio
alternative term more commonly used
Portugal
propriedade rural
less common; Portuguese speakers prefer other terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir para a chácara
fim de semana na chácara
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