Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mi casa es su casa | /mi kasa es su kasa/ (from spelling rules) | formal |
| mi casa es vuestra casa | /mi kasa es bwestɾa kasa/ (from spelling rules) | informal |
| mi casa es tu casa | /mi kasa es tu kasa/ (from spelling rules) | addressee singular, informal |
This phrase is used as a warm way to welcome guests into one's home, encouraging them to relax.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mi casa es su casa literally translates to 'my house is your house'.
Which one should you use?
Use mi casa es su casa when speaking to one person in a formal context or to show respect. Use mi casa es tu casa when speaking to one person you know well or who is a peer. Use mi casa es vuestra casa when addressing a group of people in Spain to be informal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
mi casa es su casa is formal. mi casa es tu casa and mi casa es vuestra casa are informal. Additionally, Siéntase como en su casa is a formal way to say 'Feel at home', while Siéntete como en casa and Siéntete como en tu casa are informal ways to say 'make yourself at home'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
mi casa es vuestra casa is used specifically when addressing a group of people in Spain to be informal.
Did you know?
- While 'mi casa es su casa' is a popular welcome in English-speaking countries, a Spanish speaker might find it slightly unusual to use this specific phrase in their own home, often preferring to say siéntete como en casa.
- In some regions, an even more welcoming variation is mi casa es tu casa y mi corazón también, which adds 'and my heart too' to the invitation.
- The word casa shares the same Latin root as the English word 'cottage', as both originated from the Latin 'casa' meaning a small hut or cottage.
Examples in context
- ¡Bienvenido! Siéntase como en su casa. ¿Puedo ofrecerle algo para beber?Welcome! Make yourself at home. Can I offer you something to drink?
- Hola, por favor, siéntase como en casa. ¿Desea algo para comer?Hello, please feel at home. Would you like something to eat?
- Pase adelante, mi casa es su casa.Come in, make yourself at home.
- No sea tímido, mi casa es su casa.Don't be shy, make yourself at home.
- Siéntese en el sofá, mi casa es su casa.Sit on the sofa, make yourself at home.
Example conversation
Lucía welcomes Daniel, a client, into her home for a meeting.
- LucíaBienvenido, Daniel, mi casa es su casa.Welcome, Daniel, make yourself at home.
- DanielMuchas gracias, Lucía, es muy amable.Thank you very much, Lucía, you are very kind.
- Lucía¿Desea un poco de café?Would you like some coffee?
- DanielSí, por favor, me encantaría.Yes, please, I would love to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “make yourself at home” translations and entries mi casa es su casa, mi casa es vuestra casa, mi casa es tu casa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, es, mi, mi casa es su casa, mi casa es vuestra casa, su, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
