choza
/ˈt͡ʃoθa/feminine
The English phrase 'hut' can be translated into Spanish as choza.
choza refers to a primitive dwelling.
Meaning: primitive dwelling (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and parts of South America, the term Barraca is used to describe a simple hut made from various materials.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of choza is chozas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtʃoθa/
Did you know?
- The word barraca shares a root with the English word 'barracks', though in Spanish it refers to a single small hut rather than a large military building.
- While choza is a general term, Spanish has highly specific words for different types of huts, such as jacal for a hut made of woven canes and mud in Mexico.
- The word choza is borrowed from Galician or Portuguese choça.
Examples in context
- Esta choza es un lugar muy especial.This hut is a very special place.This sentence shows how to describe a hut as a special place.Tatoeba #13627797 by Seael, translation #794161 by CK
- El muro alrededor de la choza estaba hecho de huesos humanos y en su parte superior había cráneos.The wall around the hut was made of human bones and on its top were skulls.This sentence describes a wall around the choza.Tatoeba #3757353 by carlosalberto, translation #3757290 by Hybrid
- Me gustaría construir una cabaña en las montañas para retiros corporativosI would like to build a cabin/hut in the mountains for corporate retreats
- Vamos a alquilar una cabañita en el bosque para relajarnosWe're going to rent a cozy little hut in the forest to relax
- La choza de madera es muy pequeña.The wooden hut is very small.
Example conversation
Two hikers are looking at an old shelter in the mountains.
- Javier¿Es esa la choza donde nos quedaremos?Is that the hut where we will stay?
- LucíaSí, esa es la choza que vimos en el mapa.Yes, that is the hut we saw on the map.
- JavierParece una choza muy vieja y descuidada.It looks like a very old and neglected hut.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, es suficiente para protegernos.Don't worry, it is enough to protect us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hut” translations and entries choza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries choza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
