casa nueva
/kasa nweba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "new house" is translated into Spanish as casa nueva.
casa nueva refers to a house that has been recently built or has just been acquired.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, casa nueva means "house new". In Spanish, the adjective nueva typically follows the noun casa, unlike the English 'new house'.
Which one should you use?
While casa nueva is the standard way to describe a house that is new, placing the adjective before the noun (nueva casa) can add a poetic or subjective emphasis to the 'newness'. The phrase 'casa recién comprada' can be used to emphasize that a house was recently purchased.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, vivienda nueva is often used to refer to a new house.
How does it change in a sentence?
The indefinite article must agree in gender (feminine) with the noun casa, resulting in una casa nueva.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is customary to bring a gift like salt, bread or wine when visiting a casa nueva. These items symbolize that the new home will never lack basic sustenance.
- While casa nueva refers to the building, Spanish uses the distinct term estreno to describe the act of using something for the first time. A person might say they are estrenando casa to emphasize the joy of the first night spent there.
- The word casa comes from the Latin word for 'cottage' or 'small hut' rather than the word for a general dwelling. Over centuries, its meaning expanded to cover any residential building regardless of size.
Examples in context
- Es una casa nueva.That's a new house.This sentence is useful for identifying a new house.Tatoeba #1645942 by marcelostockle, translation #12680113 by rul
- Quiero una casa nueva.I want a new house.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a new house.Tatoeba #4984164 by Shishir, translation #4980168 by CK
- Estoy en una casa nueva.I am in a new house.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently located in a new house.Tatoeba #1355637 by marcelostockle, translation #370677 by saeb
- Estoy emocionado/a por mudarme a una nueva casa en mi ciudad natal.I'm excited to move to a new house in my hometown.
- ¡Me encanta mi casa nueva!I love my new house!
- ¡Ya tengo las llaves de mi casa recién comprada!I finally have the keys to my recently purchased house!
- Ahora puedo disfrutar de mi vivienda nueva y amplia.Now I can enjoy my new and spacious house.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a friend's recent move.
- MaríaMateo, ¿ya viste la casa nueva de Ana?Mateo, have you seen Ana's new house yet?
- MateoNo, todavía no he ido a visitarla.No, I haven't gone to visit her yet.
- MaríaEs una casa nueva muy bonita y moderna.It is a very beautiful and modern new house.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Me gustaría ir el sábado.That's great! I would like to go on Saturday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
