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cottage

[ˈkɒtɪdʒ]
nounfemininepl: cottages
chalé
1. A small, modest house, typically in the countryside or by the seaside
They spent their summer in a cottage by the lake.
Eles passaram o verão em um chalé à beira do lago.
2. A simple, single-story house occupied by a worker on an estate
The farm worker lived in a cottage on the property.
O trabalhador da fazenda morava em uma cabana na propriedade.
Synonyms
cabinlodgebungalowhutsmall house
Antonyms
mansionpalacecastleestate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chalé
Most common term for a small country house
General Brazilian
cabana
Used for simpler or more rustic structures
Portugal
casa de campo
Literal translation; commonly used in Portugal
Portugal
casarão
Alternative for a modest rural dwelling

Related Idioms & Phrases

cottage industry - small-scale business or manufacturing
cottage cheese - type of soft cheese
cottage pie - British dish similar to shepherd's pie
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