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    Caso (en. Case)

    /ˈkaso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation that requires attention or consideration.
    The case of this patient is complicated.
    El caso de este paciente es complicado.
    Set of circumstances surrounding a fact.
    She appeared as a witness in the case.
    Ella se presentó como testigo en el caso.
    Event or occurrence that can be studied or analyzed.
    The case was closed after the investigation.
    El caso fue cerrado tras la investigación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'casus', which means 'fall' or 'event'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in case of
    if a certain event occurs.
    en caso de
    by chance
    on some occasion or circumstance.
    a caso
    in such a case
    under those conditions.
    en tal caso

    Related Words

    closed case
    situation that is no longer open for discussion or analysis.
    caso cerrado
    by chance
    in case something happens.
    a caso
    disregard
    when something is ignored.
    caso omiso

    Slang Meanings

    In case of
    In case of emergency, call 911.
    En caso de emergencia, llama al 911.
    lost cause
    Trying to convince him is a lost cause.
    Tratar de convencerlo es un caso perdido.