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"House" in Spanish: casa
la casa
A house is la casa (KAH-sah). It is feminine. Say en casa for at home, and mi casa for my house.
Talking about where you live
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How to pronounce casa
Say it
KAH-sah
/ˈka.sa/
Two syllables: KAH-sah. Stress the first. The s is soft, like see.
"House" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la casa | house, home The building or your home in general. | The building or your home in general. |
| en casa | at home Where you are: estoy en casa. | Where you are: estoy en casa. |
| mi casa | my house / my place Inviting someone: mi casa es tu casa. | Inviting someone: mi casa es tu casa. |
| la casa propia | one's own house Talking about owning a home. | Talking about owning a home. |
How to use casa in real life
- 1Talking about where you live
Vivo en una casa pequeña.
I live in a small house.
Una casa is feminine. Match adjectives: pequeña.
- 2Leaving work
Ya me voy a casa.
I'm going home now.
A casa means going home. No article needed.
- 3Hosting friends
¿Vienen a mi casa el sábado?
Are you coming to my house on Saturday?
Mi casa is a warm invite to your place.
Mistakes English speakers make with casa
Incorrect: Vivo en un casa.
Correct: Vivo en una casa.
Casa is feminine. Use una casa and la casa.
Incorrect: Estoy en el casa.
Correct: Estoy en casa. / Estoy en la casa.
Say en casa for at home. With la casa, keep feminine la.
Good to know
Casa covers house and home. Many city dwellers say departamento or apartamento for a flat, and keep casa for a house or for home in general: en casa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a new neighbor
ChatPal
¿Tu casa está cerca del parque?
Is your house near the park?
You
Sí, mi casa queda a dos cuadras.
Yes, my house is two blocks away.
ChatPal
Qué bien. Pasen cuando quieran.
Nice. Come by whenever you like.
You
Gracias. Ustedes también.
Thanks. You all too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "House" in Spanish
Is casa masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la casa, una casa, esta casa. Adjectives agree: una casa grande.
How do I say at home?
En casa. You usually drop the article.
Is casa only a house building?
No. Casa also means home. En casa is at home.
What about an apartment?
Use departamento or apartamento. Casa still works for home.
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