Caseta (en. Stand)

/kaˈseta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small construction used for any activity or purpose.
The tool shed is in the garden.
La caseta de herramientas está en el jardín.
Shanties or temporary shelters at fairs or events.
The fair booths offer food and games.
Las casetas de la feria ofrecen comida y juegos.
Small house where something is stored, such as tools or toys.
The children play in the yard booth.
Los niños juegan en la caseta del patio.

Etymology

From the diminutive of 'house', which comes from Latin 'casa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guard booth
Small structure used to observe something, such as the security of a place.
caseta de vigilancia
fair booth
Temporary structure at events where food or games are sold.
caseta de feria
tool shed
Small place intended for storing tools.
caseta de herramientas

Related Words

house
Building intended for habitation or living.
casa
shelter
Place where protection or shelter is sought.
refugio
storeroom
Place where goods or products are stored.
almacén

Slang Meanings

Meeting place for friends.
Let's go to the booth to hang out.
Vamos a la caseta a pasar el rato.
Small construction where a party is held.
There’s a party tonight at the neighborhood booth.
Esta noche hay una fiesta en la caseta del barrio.