casada
“casada” means “married” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
married
📝 In Action
¿Es tu vecina casada o soltera?
A1Is your neighbor married or single?
Mi madre estuvo casada por más de treinta años.
A2My mother was married for over thirty years.
married woman
Also: wife
📝 In Action
La casada y su esposo compraron una casa nueva.
B1The married woman and her husband bought a new house.
Ella es la casada que mencionaste.
B1She is the wife/married woman you mentioned.
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Quick Quiz: casada
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'casada' as a noun (referring to the person directly)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'casar' comes from the Latin word 'casa,' meaning 'house' or 'hut.' The word evolved to mean 'to provide a house for' or 'to settle someone in a home,' leading to the modern meaning of 'to marry' or 'to establish a household.'
First recorded: 13th century (in related forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'casada' and 'esposa'?
'Casada' is primarily an adjective meaning 'married' (e.g., 'Ella está casada'). While it can be used as a noun for 'married woman,' 'esposa' is the standard, specific noun used to mean 'wife' (e.g., 'Mi esposa es maestra').