Casera (en. Homemade)

/kaˈse.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: That which is made or produced at home.
Example Sentence: Homemade food is tastier than store-bought.
La comida casera es más sabrosa que la comprada.
Definition: A person who dedicates themselves to doing something in their home.
Example Sentence: My mother is a homemaker who always makes delicious cakes.
Mi madre es una casera que siempre prepara deliciosos pasteles.
Definition: Thing made at home, especially food.
Example Sentence: I prefer homemade jam to the one bought at the supermarket.
Prefiero la mermelada casera a la comprada en el supermercado.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Derived from 'house', which means home.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: homemade food
Meaning: Foods prepared at home.
comida casera
Phrase: home-based work
Meaning: Work done at home, especially crafts.
trabajo casero
Phrase: homemade products
Meaning: Item produced at home, not commercialized.
producto casero

Related Words

Related Word: cook
Description: Person who cooks, especially in a home.
cocinero/a
Related Word: crafts
Description: Manual work that creates decorative or useful objects.
artesanía
Related Word: baking
Description: Activity of making desserts and sweets at home.
repostería

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Simple and tasty food made at home.
Example: That lasagna is so good; it must be homemade.
Esa lasaña es tan rica, debe ser casera.
Slang Meaning: A peaceful and family-oriented lifestyle.
Example: I prefer a homemade weekend, enjoying time with family.
Prefiero un fin de semana casera, disfrutando en familia.