Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
caseta
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈseta/
Meaning
- feminine nounshed
Example
La caseta está junto al jardín.
The shed is next to the garden.
More examples
La caseta de obra está llena de herramientas.
The construction-site shed is full of tools.
Core concept
Small simple outbuilding used as a shed, market stall, or animal shelter.
Common phrases
caseta de vigilancia
security booth
caseta de obra
construction-site shed
caseta de información
information booth
Similar words
puesto: Outdoor market pitch where a vendor displays assorted goods for customers.
quiosco: Compact newsstand-style kiosk selling papers, drinks, and small convenience items.
stand: Event stand used to showcase products and serve customers at trade shows.
Definition in Spanish
Edificación pequeña y sencilla, de uso privado o temporal, que sirve como cobertizo, refugio para animales o puesto de venta.
Word origin
From Spanish casa 'house' plus the diminutive suffix -eta, originally meaning 'little house' and later applied to small booths, storage sheds, and animal shelters.
Usage tips
- Caseta is often ambiguous on its own in conversation, so speakers add a verb or noun (for example montar una caseta, caseta del perro) to make clear whether they mean a stall, a shed, or a doghouse.