casa
Del latín 'casa', que significa 'cabaña' o 'hogar'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈkasa/es-ES]
house
literal
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home
literal
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dwelling
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habitation
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domicile
formal
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cabin
informal
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concept of a physical structure for living
untranslatable
(Captures the multi-faceted meanings associated with 'casa', including emotional and cultural aspects that do not have a single counterpart in English.)
A physical structure, building, or dwelling designed for human habitation, often implying a house. It also broadly refers to the concept of one's home, encompassing not only the physical building but also the emotional and cultural sense of belonging, family, and personal space where one lives or feels at ease. This dual meaning of both a physical structure and a place of emotional connection means it often covers aspects of both 'house' and 'home' in English, and can sometimes refer more generally to any dwelling or even a household.
irregular
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| casas |
- Nuestra casa es pequeña pero muy acogedora. — Our house is small but very cozy.
- Siempre regreso a casa para las fiestas. — I always go back home for the holidays.
- Compraron una casa de campo con un gran jardín. — They bought a country house with a large garden.
- Trabajo desde casa la mayoría de los días. — I work from home most days.