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country house

[ˈkʌntri haʊs]
nounpl: country houses
casa de campo
1. A large house in a rural area, typically owned by wealthy people as a secondary residence
The family spent their summers at their country house in the countryside.
A família passava seus verões na sua casa de campo no interior.
2. A stately or manor house situated in the countryside, often historically significant
The country house was built in the 18th century and features beautiful gardens.
A casa de campo foi construída no século XVIII e possui jardins belos.
Synonyms
manor housecountry residencerural homeestate housecottage
Antonyms
city apartmenttownhouseurban residence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
casa de campo
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
chácara
Often used for smaller country properties
Rio de Janeiro
casa de campo
Standard usage
Portugal
quinta
Commonly used for country estates and farms

Related Idioms & Phrases

retreat to the country house
weekend at the country house
country house style
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