Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Finca noble
English translation:
Prestige property
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ormiston
Oct 26, 2020 14:18
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Spanish term
Finca noble
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Real Estate
This seems to be term with a non-defined technical meaning, but much-loved in real estate. I can't use "stately", "grand" or "magnificent", because the building isn't. What would a realtor use in NYC or London?
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Nov 2, 2020 13:16: ormiston Created KOG entry
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Prestige property
This might work as a qualifier..
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mansion block
Since you're in the UK and the property is in Barcelona, I'm guessing this British term will do.
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"A block of flats or apartments designed for the appearance of grandeur." - Wikipedia
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Or "elegant property" if you want international English.
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"A block of flats or apartments designed for the appearance of grandeur." - Wikipedia
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Or "elegant property" if you want international English.
Note from asker:
Thanks Phil, but it's not a mansion block (that would be "finca regia" or "finca señorial" in local parlance. Here's a pic! https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3924583,2.1421981,3a,75y,352.72h,118.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1snf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dnf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D144.09784%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192 |
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high quality property
Suitable jargon? Loft in a high-quality property
Addspace Loft & Extension specialists based and working in ...www.addspaceprojects.co.uk
... high quality property extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments and general building work. We also provide complete property services including bathrooms, ...
Property Refurbishment West London - MAF Contracts Ltdmafcontracts.co.uk › home › property-refurbishment-w...
MAF Contracts "A highly reputable building company with a track record of providing high-quality property refurbishments and maintenance." CONTACT US "A ...
Services of Essex Builders - Loft Conversions, House ...www.edenwood-building-services.co.uk › services
The various building services that we offer in Essex and London, Loft ... We commit to building you a high quality property and within your budgets and ...
Addspace Loft & Extension specialists based and working in ...www.addspaceprojects.co.uk
... high quality property extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments and general building work. We also provide complete property services including bathrooms, ...
Property Refurbishment West London - MAF Contracts Ltdmafcontracts.co.uk › home › property-refurbishment-w...
MAF Contracts "A highly reputable building company with a track record of providing high-quality property refurbishments and maintenance." CONTACT US "A ...
Services of Essex Builders - Loft Conversions, House ...www.edenwood-building-services.co.uk › services
The various building services that we offer in Essex and London, Loft ... We commit to building you a high quality property and within your budgets and ...
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finely constructed building/property
I believe "noble" refers to the quality of construction/design etc.
See the fifth definition here:
https://www.wordreference.com/definicion/noble
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For example:
https://www.luxhabitat.es/en/barcelona/gotic/piso-con-caract...
See the fifth definition here:
https://www.wordreference.com/definicion/noble
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For example:
https://www.luxhabitat.es/en/barcelona/gotic/piso-con-caract...
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Prime residential apartment block
Possible description term for an exclusive city centre block.
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Manor house / Mansion house
A manor house was historically the main residence of the lord of the manor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_house
Manor Farm is the name traditionally given to the farm of a manor house in England. Its produce was used to supply the manor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor_Farm
Yes, a "manor" usually denotes a country house surrounded by acres of land, and its origins date back to the days of feudal lords. A "mansion" is nowadays simply another word for a very large house and tends to be used a lot by estate agents in order to inflate the selling price of otherwise relatively ordinary houses
https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/historia-de-una-finca-noble-t...
Finca noble
https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/historia-de-una-finca-noble-t...
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Thank you for the explanation. I originally thought of a manor house as in "finca" of a feudal lord. However, looking at the RAE online:
Finca: 1. f. Propiedad inmueble, rústica o urbana.
Finca would then only be 'real estate'
What about Exclusive real estate?
Note from asker:
Thanks, but the block is similar to the one in the pic! The "noble" relates to the exclusivity of the building, more than anything https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3924583,2.1421981,3a,75y,352.72h,118.97t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1snf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3Dnf1OGwH7uYWWEIdWYyb-jg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D144.09784%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192 |
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Swanky apartment
I looked at the building in the link and it doesn't look at all "noble" to me. However, the interiors are probably really nice and in Spain that's what posh flats can look like on the outside.
(I find it rather amusing some people are going for the mansion/manor/country estate vibe... probably misled by the "noble" part).
https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1563723?source_impression_id=...
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NB: OK, "swanky" Is rather informal, but it's widely used on sites like Air B&B and trip advisor.
If you want to go the stiff and formal route, then something along the lines of James's "prime residential" suggestion should work.
(I find it rather amusing some people are going for the mansion/manor/country estate vibe... probably misled by the "noble" part).
https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1563723?source_impression_id=...
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NB: OK, "swanky" Is rather informal, but it's widely used on sites like Air B&B and trip advisor.
If you want to go the stiff and formal route, then something along the lines of James's "prime residential" suggestion should work.
Example sentence:
Swanky apartments in the middle of high end Barcelona...
If you are looking to stay in a swanky downtown apartment...
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high-end/luxury property
I would suggest
Discussion
I did like "swanky apartment", but the client wouldn't have, and although I didn't finally use "prestige property", it was the stimulus that decided me on "Building of caliber".
Thanks again!
Finca
1. f. Propiedad inmueble, rústica o urbana.
https://dle.rae.es/finca?m=form
They can be on the run-down or outdated side, even though the one in the link isn't.
http://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/41039477?source_impression_id...
Elegant property? Mansion block?