houses
[/ˈhaʊzɪz/ (noun), /ˈhaʊzɪz/ (verb)]
noun/verb
casas
1. plural of house; buildings designed for human habitation
There are many houses in this neighborhood.
Há muitas casas neste bairro.
2. third-person singular present tense of 'house'; to provide with shelter or lodging
The building houses over 500 employees.
O edifício abriga mais de 500 funcionários.
3. legislative or governing bodies (as in House of Representatives)
Both houses of Congress voted on the bill.
Ambas as casas do Congresso votaram no projeto de lei.
4. establishments or businesses that offer specific services
We visited several fashion houses during Paris Fashion Week.
Visitamos várias casas de moda durante a Semana de Moda de Paris.
In Brazil, 'casas' typically refers to single-family dwellings, while 'apartamentos' refers to apartments. The distinction is important in real estate and housing discussions. In the USA, 'houses' is a foundational concept in the American Dream and is central to cultural identity and wealth building. The word also carries weight in political contexts (House of Representatives) and business (fashion houses, record labels).
NYC Slang
cribs, pads, spots
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