Caserón (en. Big house)

/kas.eˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A large house, often with a simple design and single-story.
The family's large house has been standing since the 19th century.
El caserón de la familia ha estado en pie desde el siglo XIX.
A spacious construction that can serve as housing or establishment.
The large house at the end of the street was converted into a restaurant.
El caserón al final de la calle fue convertido en un restaurante.
A large country house, typically found in rural areas.
My grandfather has a beautiful large house near the lake.
Mi abuelo tiene un caserón hermoso cerca del lago.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'casa' and the augmentative suffix '-ón'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in a large house
To reside in a large and spacious home.
vivir en un caserón
to inherit a large house
To receive a wide house, generally inherited from family.
heredar un caserón
to restore a large house
To renovate a large building for a new use or to improve its condition.
restaurar un caserón

Related Words

house
Structure intended for human habitation.
casa
mansion
Large and luxurious house.
mansión
dwelling
Place where one lives.
vivienda

Slang Meanings

An old and neglected house.
That large house looks like no one has lived in it for years.
Ese caserón parece que nadie lo ha habitado en años.
A gathering place for parties or events.
Let's have the party at Juan's large house; it has a lot of space.
Vamos a hacer la fiesta en el caserón de Juan, tiene mucho espacio.