hacienda

noun

ha·​ci·​en·​da ˌ(h)ä-sē-ˈen-də 

1

: a large estate especially in a Spanish-speaking country : plantation

2

: the main dwelling of a hacienda

Synonyms of hacienda

• mansion
• villa
• manor
• estate
• castle
• palace

Examples of hacienda in a Sentence

the sugar baron spared no expense in building a grand hacienda on his plantation near Cuernavaca

Recent Examples on the Web

The rooms There are 210 guest rooms and suites spread across a series of low-lying, hacienda-style buildings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

On the grounds of an old hacienda, find a regional food buffet, a refreshing cenote, a thrilling zip-line course in the jungle, and trails for hiking and biking around the verdant estate. —Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

The former Restaurantosaurus site is reportedly being turned into a hacienda-style restaurant, in keeping with the village's aesthetic. —Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

The 240-seat hacienda-style restaurant’s menu draws on Carballo’s nomadic culinary travels in his native Mexico. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Old Spanish facienda, from Latin, literally, things to be done, neuter plural of faciendus, gerundive of facere to do — more at do

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hacienda

• agenda
• corrigenda
• referenda
• encomienda
• penda

Kids Definition

hacienda

noun

ha·​ci·​en·​da ˌ(h)äs-ē-ˈen-də 

: a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries