Spanish word

casa

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkasa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhouse

Example

Mi casa es pequeña.

My house is small.

Illustration for casa (house)

More examples

Cuando llegues, estaré en casa.

When you arrive, I'll be at home.

Core concept

A residential building or apartment where people live.

Common phrases

  • estar en casa

    be at home

  • volver a casa

    return home

  • vivir en casa

    live at home

Similar words

hogar: Warm, lived-in household that conveys family ties and personal comfort.
vivienda: Place intended for habitation, described in housing contracts, listings, or statistics.
domicilio: Declared residence used for legal registration, deliveries, and official contact.
apartamento: Private residential unit in a building, typically including a kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio o parte de un edificio destinado a la vivienda, donde vive habitualmente una persona o una familia.

Word origin

Originally from Latin casa 'hut, cottage', it passed through Vulgar Latin into Old Spanish and now denotes an ordinary home or house.

Usage tips

  • The diminutive casita is commonly used to mean a small or cozy house and often sounds affectionate.

Other meanings

  • homenoun

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