casa compartida
/kasa kompaɾtida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shared house" is translated into Spanish as casa compartida.
The term refers to a residential property where two or more unrelated people live together and share the common areas.
What does it mean word for word?
casa compartida is composed of casa (house) and the feminine past participle compartida (shared).
Which one should you use?
While casa compartida is a general term, you may encounter other forms depending on the context. residencia compartida and Vivienda compartida are used when a more formal tone is required. In many contexts, especially regarding apartments, the term piso compartido is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, piso compartido is especially common, often used to refer specifically to a shared living arrangement in an apartment.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their feminine plural forms: casas compartidas.
Did you know?
- Spanish has no single word for 'roommate'. Instead, people use compañero de casa or compañero de piso, which literally means 'companion of the house' or 'companion of the floor'.
- In many Spanish speaking cultures, the concept of a casa compartida among adults is less common than in the UK or US, as multi-generational families often share a single home.
- The Latin root of casa, which meant a 'cottage' or 'hut', is much more humble than the modern Spanish word implies, which can describe a mansion.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando una residencia compartida para compartir gastos con otros estudiantes.I am looking for a shared house to split expenses with other students.
- ¿Conoces un buen piso compartido en esta zona? Estoy buscando compañeros de piso.Do you know of a good shared house in this area? I am looking for roommates.
- Busco una casa compartida en el centro.I am looking for a shared house in the center.
- La casa compartida es muy acogedora.The shared house is very cozy.
- Viví en una casa compartida durante la universidad.I lived in a shared house during university.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing living arrangements in a city.
- Daniel¿Prefieres vivir sola o en una casa compartida?Do you prefer living alone or in a shared house?
- LucíaPrefiero una casa compartida para conocer gente.I prefer a shared house to meet people.
- DanielEntiendo, yo también busco una casa compartida.I see, I am also looking for a shared house.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Quizás podamos buscar una juntos.That's great! Maybe we can look for one together.
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.
