noun
Uncommon
casa
KAH-suh
Casa (noun) means House or home (used informally in English, borrowed from Spanish). Example: “Welcome to mi casa — make yourself at home.”
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House or home (used informally in English, borrowed from Spanish).
"Welcome to mi casa — make yourself at home."
"After a long trip, it was great to finally get back to casa."
"We're having dinner at my friend's casa tonight, so don't be late."
How to use casa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for "house," often used playfully in English phrases like "mi casa es su casa."
Common pairings
mi casa
casa es su casa
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish casa ("house"), from Latin casa — a doublet of the French-derived English word "chez."
Rhymes for casa
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What does “casa” mean?
The word “casa” means house or home (used informally in English, borrowed from Spanish). In plain terms, spanish for "house," often used playfully in English phrases like "mi casa es su casa.".
How do you pronounce “casa”?
“Casa” is pronounced KAH-suh (/ˈkɑːsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “casa” in a sentence?
Here is “casa” used in a sentence: “Welcome to mi casa — make yourself at home.”
What part of speech is “casa”?
“Casa” is a noun.
Where does the word “casa” come from?
The word “casa” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Spanish casa ("house"), from Latin casa — a doublet of the French-derived English word "chez.".
Is “casa” a common word?
“Casa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is casa an English word or a Spanish word?
Casa is a Spanish word for house or home that has been borrowed into informal English usage, often kept in its original spelling and pronunciation.
When is it appropriate to use casa in English?
Casa is used informally in English, often in casual speech or writing, such as in phrases like 'mi casa es su casa,' rather than in formal writing where 'house' or 'home' would be more standard.
Is casa capitalized in English sentences?
No, casa is a common noun and is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence or appears in a proper name.
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