casa

[ˈkazə]

nounfemininepl: casas

house

1. A building designed for human habitation, especially a single-family dwelling

They bought a new house in the suburbs.

Eles compraram uma casa nova nos subúrbios.

2. One's place of residence; home

I'm going home after work.

Vou para casa depois do trabalho.

3. A commercial establishment or business firm

This is a prestigious publishing house.

Esta é uma casa editorial respeitável.

4. A dynasty or noble family

The House of Windsor has ruled Britain for generations.

A Casa de Windsor reina na Britânia há gerações.

NYC Slang

crib, pad, spot

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

casa

Standard usage for house or home

Rio de Janeiro

casa

Standard usage; may use 'barraco' for slum housing

São Paulo

casa

Standard usage; 'sobrado' for two-story house

Portugal

casa

Standard usage; 'moradia' more formal for residence

Casa da mãe Joana (anyone's house; a chaotic place)

à porta da casa (at someone's doorstep)

cada um em sua casa (to each their own)

ser de casa (to be family or close friend)

sair de casa (to leave home)

em casa (at home)

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