Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chacrinha
noun
/ʃaˈkɾĩɐ/
Definition
A small farm or plot of land, often in a rural area, where various crops are grown and sometimes animals are raised.
Examples
- The chacrinha was filled with colorful vegetables and fruits.
- Many families in the countryside rely on their chacrinha for food and income.
- He spent his weekends working on his chacrinha, growing organic produce.
Meaning
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘chacrinha’ refers specifically to a smallhold or an informal agricultural plot, which is more common in certain parts of the country.
Synonyms
- small farm
- plot
- homestead