casa adosada
/kasa adosada/from spelling rules
The English phrase townhouse is translated into Spanish as casa adosada.
The term is used to describe a house in an urban setting.
Meaning: house in an urban setting (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of casa (house) and adosada (attached/joined), literally meaning an attached house.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in casas adosadas.
Did you know?
- While casa adosada is the standard term, in Spain you will often see these listed as chalet adosado. This uses the French word 'chalet', which originally described a wooden mountain hut but now refers to any detached or semi-detached house in Spanish real estate.
- In many Latin American countries, you may hear the term casa en hilera instead of casa adosada. This literally translates to 'house in a row', reflecting the visual layout of the street rather than the physical attachment of the walls.
- The adjective adosada comes from the verb adosar, which describes the act of leaning or placing one thing against another, much like how one might lean a ladder against a wall.
Examples in context
- Compramos una casa adosada cerca del centro.We bought a townhouse near the center.
- Esa casa adosada tiene un jardín pequeño.That townhouse has a small garden.
- Busco una casa adosada para alquilar.I am looking for a townhouse to rent.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing real estate options.
- María¿Te gusta esa casa adosada?Do you like that townhouse?
- AlejandroSí, es una casa adosada muy bonita.Yes, it is a very beautiful townhouse.
- MaríaEs demasiado cara para nosotros.It is too expensive for us.
- AlejandroTienes razón, busquemos otra opción.You are right, let's look for another option.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
