Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
casona
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈsona/
Meaning
- feminine nounmansion
Example
Vivimos en una casona antigua cerca del centro.
We live in an old mansion near downtown.
More examples
La casona necesita muchas reparaciones.
The mansion needs a lot of repairs.
Core concept
Large traditional mansion.
Common phrases
entrar en la casona
enter the mansion
el patio de la casona
the mansion's courtyard
la casona histórica
the historic mansion
Similar words
casa: Modest residential house serving as a primary family dwelling.
mansión: Opulent, grand residence built for prestige and high-end living.
chalet: Mountain- or seaside vacation house, typically detached and used seasonally.
finca: Large countryside property that includes a house together with farmland.
Definition in Spanish
Casa de gran tamaño, a menudo antigua o señorial, que destaca por su aspecto o por su valor tradicional.
Word origin
Casona comes from Spanish casa 'house' plus the augmentative suffix -ona, ultimately from Latin casa, and thus denotes a larger, often older or more imposing house.
Usage tips
- The word casona appears mainly in formal, historical, or real-estate descriptions, and many speakers use casa grande in everyday conversation.