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.

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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

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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