Casucha (en. Shack)

/ka'su.tʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small house, usually in poor condition.
That casucha barely has walls.
Esa casucha apenas tiene paredes.
Improvised or low-quality shelter.
We spent the night in a casucha by the river.
Pasamos la noche en una casucha junto al río.
A construction that lacks basic amenities.
The casucha she lives in has no electricity.
La casucha en la que vive no tiene electricidad.

Etymology

From the diminutive of 'casa', indicating a small house.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in a casucha
To inhabit a place of very poor quality or in bad conditions.
vivir en una casucha
it looks like a casucha
It refers to something that has a neglected or dilapidated appearance.
parece una casucha

Related Words

house
Building intended to be inhabited.
casa
housing
Place where a person resides.
vivienda
shelter
Place that serves as protection.
refugio

Slang Meanings

Very humble dwelling.
That neighborhood is full of casuchas.
Ese barrio está lleno de casuchas.
Uncomfortable or unpleasant place.
I don't want to spend the night in a casucha.
No quiero pasar la noche en una casucha.