casa

ca-sa · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (from Spanish) A house or home, often used in names of businesses or places with Spanish influence.

  2. 2.

    Used informally to refer to one's home.

Forms

plural: casas

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mi casa es su casa — my home is your home (Spanish hospitality phrase)

Related words

See also: hacienda, home, house
Synonyms: home, house

Etymology

Directly borrowed from Spanish casa ("house"), from Latin casa ("cottage, hut"). Common in English in regions with Spanish influence and in business names.