Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| casa | /ˈkasa/ | feminine |
| casalicio | /kasaˈliθjo/ /kasaˈlisjo/ |
masculine |
casa refers to a human abode. You can use the idiom en casa to mean 'at home'. Note that you do not need to include a preposition like 'la' in this specific idiomatic phrase. For specific types of dwellings, you might use apartamento (apartment), mansión (mansion), cabaña (cottage) or residencia (residence). The word hogar is used to mean 'home'.
Which one should you use?
casa is a feminine noun, while casalicio is a masculine form. casita is a diminutive form of casa used to describe a house that is small or cozy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cuba, the term casa particular is used to refer to privately-owned guesthouses or bed-and-breakfast accommodations. In Spain, vivienda is an alternative word for house that can encompass various types of dwellings.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of casa is las casas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkasa/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, casa can refer to a royal dynasty or a noble lineage, such as la Casa de Borbón.
- While casa is the physical building, the word hogar comes from hogo, meaning 'fire' or 'hearth'.
- The Latin ancestor of casa, which meant 'cottage', is a distant relative of the English word 'case', though they evolved in very different directions.
Examples in context
- Ven a mi casa.Come to my house.This sentence shows how to use casa to indicate a destination.Tatoeba #580941 by Shishir, translation #250566 by CK
- Esa es su casa.That is her house.This sentence shows how to use casa to show possession.Tatoeba #795580 by Shishir, translation #67032 by CK
- Sal de mi casa.Get out of my house.This sentence shows how to use casa to indicate a point of origin.Tatoeba #5568889 by swyter, translation #1845504 by CK
- El arquitecto diseñó una hermosa casa en el centro de la ciudad.The architect designed a beautiful house in the city center.
- ¡Ven a mi casa a ver la película!Come to my house to watch the movie!
- 1928 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about a real estate listing.
- Javier¿Te gusta esta casa?Do you like this house?
- MaríaSí, la casa es perfecta para mí.Yes, the house is perfect for me.
- JavierEs una casa muy acogedora.It is a very cozy house.
- MaríaJavier, quiero comprar esta casa.Javier, I want to buy this house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations and entries casa, casalicio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
