mi casa
/mi kasa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my home" is translated into Spanish as mi casa.
mi casa is used to refer to both the physical building (a house) and the concept of one's residence (home).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (my) and casa (house).
Which one should you use?
While mi casa is the standard way to say "my home", the alternative mi hogar is used when you want to emphasize the emotional sense of "home" or "hearth".
Did you know?
- The word casa is a cognate with the Italian casa and French case, though in modern French case refers to a hut or a square on a board game.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, inviting someone to mi casa implies a level of intimacy and trust that goes beyond a casual social visit.
- The Spanish word mi is derived from the Latin meus, specifically from a shortened form used when speaking quickly before a vowel.
Examples in context
- Esta es mi casa.This is my home.This sentence is useful for identifying a home.Tatoeba #955676 by cueyayotl, translation #624301 by ankit366
- Mi casa es grande.My home is big.This sentence is useful for describing the size of a home.Tatoeba #1035632 by marcelostockle, translation #1078150 by keira_n
- Boston es mi casa.Boston is my home.This sentence is useful for expressing that a city is one's home.Tatoeba #5752582 by arh, translation #4500097 by CK
- Me encanta pasar tiempo en mi hogar, es mi refugio personal.I love spending time at my home, it's my personal sanctuary.
- Estoy muy cansado. Quiero ir a mi casa y descansar.I'm very tired, I want to go home and rest.
- Gracias por venir a visitar mi casa.Thank you for coming to visit my home.
- Quiero invitar a mis amigos a mi casa a cenar.I want to invite my friends to my home for dinner.
- Es un placer darles la bienvenida a mi hogar.It's a pleasure to welcome you to my home.
- Me gustaría mostrarles mi hogar, ha sido mi proyecto de vida.I would like to show you my home, it has been my life project.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their living arrangements.
- SofíaPronto visitarás mi casa.Soon you will visit my home.
- MateoMe encantaría conocer tu casa, Sofía.I would love to see your house, Sofía.
- SofíaEs pequeña, pero es mi casa.It is small, but it is my home.
- MateoNo importa, lo importante es la compañía.It doesn't matter, the important thing is the company.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
