masia
/ˈma.zi.ə/
CA
A traditional large rural farmhouse or country estate with associated farm buildings, common in Catalonia and nearby regions of northeastern Spain.
La masia on va hostatjar una fira agrària cada tardor.
The country estate used to host an agricultural fair every autumn.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word "mansio," meaning a dwelling or stopping place, it entered Catalan from Old Occitan by the 10th century, referring specifically to rural farm estates in the Catalan region.
Memory Aid
Think of "mas" (Catalan for "farm") + "ia" (a place) to remember that a masia is a place for farming.
Collocations
masia catalanamasia històricamasia rural
Synonyms
finca ruralcasa de pagès
Related Words
granjacasa ruralheretat