Definition

A person who owns or manages a large estate or ranch, especially in a Spanish-speaking country.

Example

The hacendado oversaw the daily operations of the vast estate.

Conversation

Did you know that the hacendado is responsible for managing the entire estate?

Really? I had no idea it was such a big job.

Yeah, they oversee everything from the crops to the workers.

That sounds challenging, but also really interesting!

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Root Explanation

Hacendado originates from Spanish, derived from the verb 'hacer' (meaning to make or do) and the suffix '-ado' (indicating a person associated with a particular action). The term refers to a landowner or someone who makes a living from farming or agriculture, thus a person associated with making or doing in the context of land cultivation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes' ('hacer') their living from the land, which helps you remember that a hacendado is a landowner or farmer.

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