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large estate

[/lɑːrdʒ ɪˈsteɪt/]
nounpl: large estates
grande propriedade
1. A substantial piece of land with buildings, typically including a main house and surrounding grounds, often used for agricultural, residential, or commercial purposes
The family inherited a large estate in the countryside with hundreds of acres of farmland.
A família herdou uma grande propriedade no interior com centenas de acres de terras agrícolas.
2. A wealthy person's significant holdings of property and assets
After his death, the large estate was divided among his heirs.
Após sua morte, a grande propriedade foi dividida entre seus herdeiros.
Synonyms
manorplantationdomaingroundspropertyholding
Antonyms
small lotcottageapartment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande propriedade
most common term
São Paulo
latifúndio
used when referring to large agricultural estates
Portugal
grande quinta
quinta refers to country estate or farm
General Brazilian
fazenda
specifically for rural agricultural estates

Related Idioms & Phrases

landed gentry
country estate
sprawling grounds
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