Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
casual
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈswal/
Meaning
- adjectiveinformal
Example
Es una reunión casual entre amigos.
It's an informal gathering among friends.
More examples
Prefiero un estilo casual para el fin de semana.
I prefer a casual style for the weekend.
Core concept
A relaxed, unofficial setting.
Common phrases
ropa casual
casual clothing
estilo casual
casual style
vestimenta casual
casual attire
Similar words
informal: Not formal; belonging to everyday situations and ordinary use.
coloquial: Speech style typical of everyday conversation and informal talk.
familiar: Warm, close tone that shows ease and personal familiarity.
relajado: Calm, unhurried mood or behavior showing ease and composure.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe algo no oficial o poco formal; también puede aparecer en expresiones que aluden a coincidencia o azar.
Word origin
From Latin casualis (from casus 'chance'), originally 'by chance' and later broadened to refer to things that are unofficial, relaxed, or not formal.
Usage tips
- Pronounce the stress on the final syllable in Spanish (ca-su-AL) and remember that 'casual' usually means informal while 'por casualidad' expresses coincidence.
Other meanings
- laid-backadjective
- accidentaladjective
Opposites
- formalformaladjective
Related words
- casualidadcoincidencenoun
- casualmentecoincidentallyadverb