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farm

[/fɑːrm/]
noun/verbpl: farms
fazenda
1. An area of land devoted to agricultural purposes, including the growing of crops and the raising of livestock
He owns a large farm in the countryside.
Ele possui uma grande fazenda no interior.
2. A building or group of buildings used for agricultural purposes
The farm has a red barn and several silos.
A fazenda tem um celeiro vermelho e vários silos.
3. To cultivate land or raise animals for food production
They farm corn and soybeans.
Eles cultivam milho e soja.
4. To breed or raise a specific animal or crop commercially
Fish farming has become increasingly popular.
A piscicultura tornou-se cada vez mais popular.
Synonyms
farmlandhomesteadplantationcultivatetill
Antonyms
cityurban areaabandon

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazenda
Most common term for a large rural property with agricultural activities
General Brazilian
sítio
Smaller rural property, often suburban
São Paulo
chácara
Small country property, often used for recreation or small-scale agriculture
Portugal
quinta
Traditional Portuguese term for a rural estate or farm
Portugal
herdade
Large rural property, particularly common in southern Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

buy the farm (to die)
farm out (to outsource or delegate work)
down on the farm (in a rural setting)
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