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    Case (en. Case)

    /keɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Container intended to hold something.
    He placed the computer in its case to protect it.
    Colocó la computadora en su estuche para protegerla.
    Particular situation or circumstance in which something is found.
    In this case, we must consider all options.
    En este caso, debemos considerar todas las opciones.
    Legal matter being addressed in a court.
    The lawyer presented his case to the judge.
    El abogado presentó su caso ante el juez.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capsa', which means 'box' or 'receptacle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in any case
    In any circumstance or situation that arises.
    en cualquier caso
    in the event that
    In the eventuality that something happens.
    en el caso de que
    in that case
    If that is the case, then...
    en ese caso
    closed case
    Situation that has been resolved or concluded.
    caso cerrado
    in the worst-case scenario
    Considering the least favorable situation.
    en el peor de los casos

    Related Words

    case
    A particular situation that is examined or discussed.
    caso
    circumstance
    Condition or fact surrounding an event.
    circunstancia

    Slang Meanings

    Isolated case
    That was an isolated case, it won't happen again.
    Eso fue un caso aislado, no se repetirá.
    Lost cause
    The situation is so complicated that it seems like a lost cause.
    La situación es tan complicada que parece un caso perdido.