Today’s Spanish word of the day is “casa” – perhaps one of the best-known Spanish words. It’s a feminine noun meaning “house”.
“Casa” can also mean “home” more generally, whether you live in a house or an apartment. For example, the phrase “me voy a casa” means “I’m going home”, even though it could be literally translated as “I’m going to house”.
The word “casa” comes from Latin casa, which meant “hut” or “shack”.
One related Spanish word is the verb “casar”, meaning “to marry”, which comes from the word “casa” since traditionally newly married couples would move into a house together.
Example sentences
Vamos a pintar las paredes de la casa.
We’re going to paint the walls of the house.
Prefiero trabajar en casa porque es más tranquilo.
I prefer working at home because it’s quieter.
Decidí ordenar la casa, y ahora no encuentro nada.
I decided to tidy the house, and now I can’t find anything.
Los niños corrían alrededor de la casa, jugando a las escondidas.
The children ran around the house, playing hide and seek.
La Casa Rosada en Argentina ha sido el centro del poder político del país por siglos.
The Casa Rosada (Pink House) in Argentina has been the center of the country’s political power for centuries.
