Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| casa | /ˈkasa/ | feminine |
| casalicio | /kasaˈliθjo/ /kasaˈlisjo/ |
masculine |
The primary way to refer to a human abode is with casa. When you want to say you are 'at home', it is common to omit the article and say en casa. If you are referring to the concept of a 'home' in an emotional or sentimental sense, the word hogar is more appropriate.
Which one should you use?
While casa refers to the physical building or the home, hogar is used to convey the emotional feeling of a home. For the specific concept of a dwelling or residence, the term vivienda is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some rural areas of Puerto Rico, the word bohío is used to refer to a traditional, palm-thatched house.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
casa is a feminine noun. Therefore, when saying 'of the house', you must use the feminine article to say de la casa. The plural form of casa is las casas. The form casalicio is a masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkasa/
Did you know?
- While casa refers to the physical structure, the word hogar literally comes from the word for 'hearth' or 'fireplace', emphasizing the warmth of the home.
- In some contexts, casa can refer to a dynasty or a noble lineage, similar to how English uses 'House of Windsor'.
- In Spanish, you can use casa to describe a business, such as casa de comidas for a small eatery, whereas English would use 'house' only for residential buildings.
Examples in context
- Ven a mi casa.Come to my house.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of casa in a direction.Tatoeba #580941 by Shishir, translation #250566 by CK
- Esa es su casa.That is her house.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of casa to show possession.Tatoeba #795580 by Shishir, translation #67032 by CK
- Sal de mi casa.Get out of my house.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of casa in a command.Tatoeba #5568889 by swyter, translation #1845504 by CK
- Mi amiga vive en una casa hermosa cerca de la playa.My friend lives in a beautiful house near the beach.
- Necesitamos encontrar una vivienda en alquiler lo antes posible.We need to find a house for rent as soon as possible.
- Vamos a reunirnos en la casita de María para celebrar el cumpleaños.We're going to meet at Maria's little house to celebrate the birthday.
- Me encantaría tener un hogarcito en el campo para desconectar de la ciudad.I would love to have a small cozy home in the countryside to disconnect from the city.
- 1928 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro is visiting Sofía at her new apartment.
- Sofía¡Bienvenido a mi nueva casa!Welcome to my new house!
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, es una casa muy bonita.Thank you, Sofía, it is a very beautiful house.
- Sofía¿Quieres ver la casa?Do you want to see the house?
- AlejandroSí, me encantaría conocerla.Yes, I would love to see it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries casa, casalicio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
