en casa
/en ˈkasa/
The English phrase 'at home' is translated into Spanish as en casa.
en casa is used to indicate that someone or something is in one's place of residence.
Meaning: in one's place of residence (prep_phrase)
Which one should you use?
While en casa means 'at home' and refers to one's residence as a concept, the phrase en la casa specifically means 'in the house', referring to the physical building.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly in rural areas, En mi ranchito is used to describe one's home.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, which uses the preposition 'at' for this phrase, Spanish uses en (in/at).
How do you pronounce it?
/en ˈkasa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using en el hogar to say 'at home'. While 'hogar' refers to the abstract concept of 'home' or 'hearth', it is rarely used to describe one's current location.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the phrase casa can be used to refer to a business or a firm, such as casa editorial for a publishing house.
- Using the diminutive casita instead of casa is a common way to express warmth or coziness when talking about one's residence.
- While en casa refers to being at home, the word hogar shares a root with 'hearth' and originally described the fireplace that warmed a home.
Examples in context
- No está en casa.He isn't at home.Tatoeba #1309159 by Shishir, translation #1842272 by BraveSentry
- Él está en casa.He is at home.Tatoeba #1957979 by teskmon, translation #816868 by Cindrogriza
- Lo tengo en casa.I have it at home.Tatoeba #3876762 by SrTortuga, translation #3823778 by CK
- Me gusta pasar tiempo en casa los fines de semana.I like spending time at home on weekends.
- Oye, ¿nos vemos en casa después del trabajo?Hey, shall we meet at home after work?
- Los juguetes de los niños están en mi hogar.The kids' toys are at my place.
- ¡Ven a visitarnos en mi casita! Siempre serás bienvenido.Come visit us at my little home! You're always welcome.
- 446 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía calls Javier to see if he is available to talk.
- Sofía¿Estás en casa, Javier?Are you at home, Javier?
- JavierSí, estoy en casa ahora.Yes, I am at home now.
- SofíaPerfecto, quiero hablar contigo.Perfect, I want to talk to you.
- JavierClaro, dime qué pasa.Sure, tell me what's happening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “at home” translations and entries en casa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
