: a country villa or estate especially in Portugal or Latin America
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebHillsides covered in terraced vineyards and historic quintas reflect 2,000 years of winemaking in the valley, with itineraries that include stops for tastings and time to cross the border toward the medieval city of Salamanca in northwestern Spain. Fran Golden / Bloomberg, Time, 27 Dec. 2019 The genteel decor takes its cues from the quintas (farms) of local wine grandees, and each room features photographs and accessories contributed by a different Portuguese winemaker.Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Word History
Etymology
Spanish & Portuguese, quinta, farm rented at one fifth of its income, from Latin, feminine of quintus fifth