Casa (en. Home)

/ˈkasa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Structure that serves as a dwelling.
My grandparents' house is in the countryside.
La casa de mis abuelos está en el campo.
Place where a person or family lives.
Every weekend we visit our friends' house.
Cada fin de semana visitamos la casa de nuestros amigos.
Building intended for a specific use, such as a school or cultural center.
The cultural center organizes different activities for the community.
La casa de la cultura organiza diferentes actividades para la comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'casa', meaning 'hut' or 'dwelling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hit at home
To reach the goal or objective in the place where one lives.
dar en casa
to make oneself at home
To establish a home-like relationship in a place.
hacer de casa
from house to house
In an exhaustive manner, touching at each dwelling.
casa por casa

Related Words

home
Place where a family lives, associated with a feeling of belonging.
hogar
housing
Generally refers to an inhabited place.
vivienda
domicile
Address where a person resides.
domicilio

Slang Meanings

House that is rented or sold.
I'm looking for a house in case I move to another city.
Estoy buscando una casa por si me mudo a otra ciudad.
Center of social activity or party.
We're going to have a pizza house this Friday.
Vamos a hacer una casa de pizza este viernes.