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grand house

[/ɡrænd haʊs/]
nounpl: grand houses
mansão
1. A large, impressive, and stately residence, typically belonging to a wealthy or prominent person
The grand house stood majestically on top of the hill.
A mansão estava majestosamente no topo da colina.
2. A historic or architecturally significant large dwelling, often open to the public
They toured the grand house and admired its ornate decorations.
Eles visitaram a mansão e admiraram suas decorações ornamentadas.
Synonyms
mansionestatepalacestately homemanorbig house
Antonyms
cottagehovelshacksmall house

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mansão
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
casarão
Alternative colloquial term for a large, grand old house
Rio de Janeiro
mansão
Standard usage
Portugal
palacete ou grande casa
Portuguese may also use 'palacete' for a smaller palace-like residence

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in a grand house
grand house lifestyle
mansion living
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