What does it mean word for word?
The word casa literally means "house", but in this context, it is the standard way to refer to one's "home".
Which one should you use?
While casa is the most common word used, you can use hogar instead of casa to make the phrase sound more sentimental or poetic, as it emphasizes the emotional concept of "home" rather than the physical building.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, one can say Bienvenidos a nuestra residencia when welcoming someone formally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The first word changes depending on who you are welcoming. If you are welcoming only one male guest, use the singular masculine Bienvenido a nuestra casa. If you are welcoming only one female guest, use the singular feminine Bienvenida a nuestra casa. If you are welcoming a group consisting only of females, use the feminine plural Bienvenidas a nuestra casa.
Did you know?
- When welcoming someone to a home in Spain, a common accompanying gesture is the 'dos besos', where the host kisses the guest on both cheeks.
- Spanish speakers often use the word hogar to refer to the 'hearth' or the fireplace, which is the physical heart of the home.
- The word casa originally referred to a small 'cottage' in Latin, rather than a large or permanent dwelling.
Examples in context
- ¡Bienvenidos a nuestra casa!Welcome to our home!This sentence is useful for practicing the full phrase Bienvenidos a nuestra casa.Tatoeba #464475 by lukaszpp, translation #464474 by lukaszpp
- Bienvenidos a nuestro hogar, Juan. Esperamos que te sientas como en casa. Nos alegra mucho tenerte aquí.Welcome to our home, Juan. We hope you feel at home. We're thrilled to have you here.
- Bienvenidos a nuestra casa, pasen por favor.Welcome to our home, please come in.
- ¡Bienvenidos a nuestra casa, que disfruten la cena!Welcome to our home, enjoy the dinner!
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are greeting a guest at the front door.
- JavierHola, Lucía. ¡Bienvenidos a nuestra casa!Hello, Lucía. Welcome to our home!
- LucíaMuchas gracias por la invitación, Javier.Thank you very much for the invitation, Javier.
- JavierNo hay de qué. Pasa y siéntate.You're welcome. Come in and sit down.
- LucíaQué bonita es tu casa.Your home is so beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, casa, nuestra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
