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1. A small or modest house; a diminutive form of 'casa' (house)
The old man lived in a little casinha on the hill.
O velho morava em uma casinha na colina.
2. A dollhouse or toy house for children
The child played with her casinha all afternoon.
A criança brincou com sua casinha a tarde toda.
3. A small dwelling or cottage, often humble or rural
They spent the summer in a cozy casinha by the beach.
Passaram o verão em uma casinha aconchegante perto da praia.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
casinha
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
casinha
Common in rural and suburban contexts
Portugal
casinha
Used affectionately or to describe modest dwellings
Northeast Brazil
casarão/casarinha
Alternative diminutive forms in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
casinha de boneca - dollhouse
casinha de cachorro - doghouse
casinha no mato - a hidden or remote dwelling
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