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"House" in Portuguese: casa
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House in Portuguese is casa (KAH-zah). It is feminine, so you say a casa or uma casa, and the same word means "home". Many people in Brazilian cities live in an apartamento, but they still say vou pra casa when they head home.
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How to pronounce casa
Say it
KAH-zah
/ˈkazɐ/
Stress the first syllable: KAH-zah. The s between two vowels sounds like a z, as in English "rose". Keep the final a short and relaxed, like the a at the end of "sofa".
"House" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a casa | house, home The default word for both the building and your home. | The default word for both the building and your home. |
| em casa | at home No article: Estou em casa (I'm at home). | No article: Estou em casa (I'm at home). |
| para casa / pra casa | (to) home For going home: Vou pra casa. Pra is the casual spoken form. | For going home: Vou pra casa. Pra is the casual spoken form. |
| o lar | home Warmer, more formal word, as in lar, doce lar (home, sweet home). | Warmer, more formal word, as in lar, doce lar (home, sweet home). |
| a casa de banho | bathroom PT-PT only. In Brazil the bathroom is o banheiro. | PT-PT only. In Brazil the bathroom is o banheiro. |
How to use casa in real life
- 1On the phone
Já estou em casa, pode me ligar agora.
I'm home now, you can call me.
Em casa has no article when it means your own home.
- 2Welcoming a guest
Fique à vontade, a casa é sua!
Make yourself at home, the house is yours!
A very common welcome. Hosts say it to make guests feel relaxed.
- 3Looking for a place to rent
Estamos procurando uma casa com quintal para o cachorro.
We're looking for a house with a yard for the dog.
Quintal is a backyard. In Portugal you would hear estamos à procura de instead of estamos procurando.
Mistakes English speakers make with casa
Incorrect: Hoje eu fico na casa.
Correct: Hoje eu fico em casa.
Na casa means "in the house", a specific one. For your own home, say em casa with no article.
Incorrect: Minha casa é seu casa.
Correct: Minha casa é sua casa.
Possessives agree with the thing owned, not the owner. Casa is feminine, so it is sua casa, just as it is minha casa.
Good to know
Many people in Brazilian cities live in apartment buildings with a porteiro, a doorman who greets residents and receives deliveries. When you visit someone's home, you will often be offered a cafezinho, a small and usually sweet coffee, and accepting it is a friendly gesture. Casa also appears in everyday compounds, like casa de praia (beach house) for a family's weekend place.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend's new place
ChatPal
Entra, entra! Essa é a minha casa nova.
Come in, come in! This is my new place.
You
Que linda! Sua casa é muito clara.
How lovely! Your house is really bright.
ChatPal
Que bom que você gostou! A sala é pequena, mas a cozinha é ótima. Aceita um cafezinho?
I'm glad you like it! The living room is small, but the kitchen is great. Would you like a coffee?
You
Aceito, sim! Adorei a casa, parabéns.
Yes, please! I love the house, congratulations.
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FAQ
Common questions about "House" in Portuguese
Is casa masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a casa, uma casa. Adjectives follow: uma casa grande, a casa nova, a casa está limpa.
What is the difference between casa and lar?
Casa is the everyday word for both the building and your home. Lar is more emotional or formal, and you mostly see it in sayings, ads, and names like lar de idosos (care home).
How do I say "I'm going home" in Portuguese?
Say Vou para casa, or in relaxed Brazilian speech Vou pra casa. There is no article before casa here, just like in em casa.
Does casa de banho mean bathroom in Brazil?
No. Casa de banho is the European Portuguese word. In Brazil, say o banheiro. Brazilians will understand casa de banho, but it will sound like Portugal.
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