casita (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Casita" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/kasiˈta/

Translation Options into English

"Casita" can be translated as: - Little house - Cottage - Small house

Meaning and Usage

The term "casita" is a diminutive form of "casa" (house) in Spanish, commonly used to refer to a small or cozy house, often with a warm, affectionate connotation. In Chile, "casita" is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, but it tends to be more prevalent in everyday conversation among people.

Example Sentences

1. "Vamos a pasar el fin de semana en la casita de la playa."

2. "We are going to spend the weekend in the little house by the beach."

3. "La casita en el campo es mi lugar favorito para relajarme."

4. "The small house in the countryside is my favorite place to relax."

5. "Mi abuela tiene una casita llena de recuerdos."

6. "My grandmother has a little house full of memories."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "casita" is sometimes used in idiomatic expressions, especially in Chile and other Spanish-speaking countries. Here are a few notable instances:

1. "Vivir en la casita del abuelo"
2. Meaning: To live in a very simple or modest place.
3. "Después de perder mi trabajo, estoy viviendo en la casita del abuelo."

4. "After losing my job, I'm living in my grandfather's small house."

5. "Hacer una casita para los sueños"

6. Meaning: To create a space for one’s aspirations or ideas.
7. "Ella decidió hacer una casita para los sueños en su jardín."

8. "She decided to build a little house for dreams in her garden."

9. "Casita de pájaros"

10. Meaning: This refers to a birdhouse.
11. "Los niños hicieron una casita de pájaros en el parque."

12. "The children made a birdhouse in the park."

13. "Casita de campo"

14. Meaning: A small house in the countryside.
15. "Siempre pasamos el verano en la casita de campo."
16. "We always spend the summer in the country cottage."

Etymology

The word "casita" derives from the Spanish word "casa," which means "house." The suffix "-ita" is a diminutive form used in Spanish to indicate something small or endearing. Therefore, "casita" essentially means a "small house."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Cabaña (cabin) - Chalet (cottage) - Vivienda pequeña (small dwelling)

Antonyms: - Casa grande (big house) - Mansión (mansion) - Edificio (building)