Definition

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

Example

The hacendado oversaw the production of sugar on his vast plantation.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a haciendado?

I think so, but I'm not sure what it means.

It's a term used for someone who owns a large estate or plantation.

Got it! That sounds interesting, I love learning about different cultures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haciendado is derived from the Spanish word 'hacienda' (meaning estate or ranch) combined with the suffix '-ado' (indicating a person associated with or characterized by). Thus, haciendado refers to a person who owns or is associated with an estate or ranch.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hacienda' as an estate and '-ado' as someone connected to it — a haciendado is someone who owns or is linked to an estate.

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