Casan (en. Get married)
/kaˈsan/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To unite two people in marriage.
The couple marries in a ceremony full of love.
La pareja casan en una ceremonia llena de amor.
To establish the marital relationship between two individuals.
Traditionally, it is expected that they will marry in the summer.
En la tradición, se espera que se casan en el verano.
To make someone get married.
His friends expect him to finally get married soon.
Sus amigos esperan que él al fin casan pronto.
Etymology
From Latin 'casare', which means 'to marry' or 'to unite in marriage'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
marry in a church
Refers to marrying in a religious ceremony.
casan por la iglesia
marry civilly
Means that the union is legally formalized, without a religious ceremony.
casan por lo civil
marry on the beach
Indicates that the wedding ceremony takes place on the beach.
casan en la playa
Related Words
marriage
Act of getting married.
casamiento
matrimony
Conjugal relationship between people.
matrimonio
wedding
Celebration of the marital union.
boda
Slang Meanings
To marry in secret.
They went on a trip and married in an exotic destination without telling anyone.
Se fueron de viaje y casan en un destino exótico sin decírselo a nadie.
To marry for a second time.
After his divorce, Juan thinks it's time to get married again.
Después de su divorcio, Juan piensa que es momento de casan de nuevo.