Caserío (en. Hamlet)

/kaseˈɾio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A small house or dwelling, usually in the countryside.
The caserio where I grew up was surrounded by nature.
El caserío donde crecí estaba rodeado de naturaleza.
A group of houses that form a small village or hamlet.
The caserio has a church and a central plaza.
El caserío tiene una iglesia y una plaza central.
Country house where land is cultivated.
We spent the summer at my grandparents' caserio.
Pasamos el verano en el caserío de mis abuelos.

Etymology

From the term 'house' referring to a dwelling and the suffix '-reo' suggesting belonging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rural caserio
Dwelling or group of dwellings in a rural area.
caserío rural
to live in a caserio
To reside in a small house, typically in the countryside.
vivir en un caserío
culture of the caserio
Lifestyle related to country living.
cultura del caserío

Related Words

house
Building used as a place of residence.
casa
village
Small human settlement.
aldea
countryside
Expanses of land, especially agricultural or rural.
campo

Slang Meanings

Home in a rural context.
Being in the caserio is like going back to basics.
Estar en el caserío es como volver a lo básico.
Place of rest away from the city.
I need a weekend in the caserio to disconnect.
Necesito un fin de semana en el caserío para desconectar.