Spanish Conversation · Level 7
87 words
Spanish word
caso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaso/
Meaning
- masculine nouncase
Example
En ese caso, puedo ayudar.
In that case, I can help.
More examples
En cualquier caso, guarda una copia del contrato.
In any case, keep a copy of the contract.
Core concept
A particular situation or instance.
Common phrases
en cualquier caso
in any case
en ese caso
in that case
en el peor caso
in the worst case
Similar words
situación: A general state or condition of people, a place, or the surroundings at a time.
circunstancia: A specific condition or factor that forms the background or context of an event.
asunto: A matter or topic that requires handling, discussion, or attention.
Definition in Spanish
Situación o circunstancia concreta en la que ocurre algo; también se usa para referirse a un ejemplo o a un asunto específico.
Word origin
From Latin casus 'event' via Old Spanish, originally meaning 'what happened', which yields modern Spanish caso with the sense of a specific situation or example.
Usage tips
- En caso de que normally requires the subjunctive after que, por si acaso functions like 'just in case', and en ese caso refers back to a previously mentioned situation.
Other meanings
- instancenoun