vila
word
Definition
A 'vila' usually refers to a large, luxurious country house, often with a garden, or sometimes a small town or village. In some languages, it can also mean a residential area or community.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'villa' is slightly formal and suggests luxury or vacation. In Spanish and Portuguese, it can mean both a luxurious house and a small town or village. Pay attention to context: 'village' is the standard word for a small town.
Example Sentences
Housing is cheaper if you live outside the city, maybe in a vila.
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The family spent their vacation in a beautiful vila by the sea.
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The old town has a small vila with only a few hundred people.
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They dream of buying a vila with a garden.
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My grandparents grew up in a peaceful vila far from the city noise.
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We rented a vila for the weekend with friends, and it was amazing.
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