la granja

The Spanish word "granja" means "farm" in English.

Meaning:

A "granja" is a piece of land, with buildings, where people raise animals (like cows, pigs, chickens) and/or grow crops for food production. It's a rural place typically associated with agriculture and livestock.

Parts of the word:

• Gran: in this context, it doesn't necessarily mean "big," but it is the root of the word.
• -ja: a common Spanish suffix forming nouns.

Synonyms in Spanish:

• Finca (though a finca can be any rural property, not necessarily a farm)
• Hacienda (usually a larger estate, often for farming)
• Estancia (used mainly in Latin America for large farms or ranches)

Antonyms in Spanish:

There's not a direct antonym, but showing contrasts:

• Ciudad (city)
• Pueblo (town)

Additional notes:

• In some contexts, especially in veterinary or agricultural discussions, "granja" may specifically refer to an animal farm, such as a poultry farm ("granja avícola").