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“country house” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koɾˈtixo/

Example

Vivimos en un cortijo pequeño.

We live in a small country house.

Illustration for cortijo (country house)

How to say “country house” in Spanish

“Country house” in Spanish is cortijo.

Farmhouse complex combining the main dwelling, animal stalls, and workspace.

Full entry for cortijo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cortijo

Escapamos el fin de semana a un cortijo en la sierra.

We spent the weekend at a country manor in the mountains.

Tips for using cortijo

  • When translating, use 'farmhouse' if the dwelling is central and 'farm' if the whole agricultural operation is meant, since 'country house' can downplay the working-farm aspect.

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