casas
“casas” means “houses” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
houses, homes
Also: establishments
📝 In Action
Hay tres casas blancas en la colina.
A1There are three white houses on the hill.
Todas las casas tienen jardines muy bonitos.
A1All the homes have very beautiful gardens.
Necesito encontrar las llaves de mis casas.
A2I need to find the keys to my houses (assuming the speaker owns more than one).
you marry, you match
📝 In Action
Tú casas a muchas parejas cada año.
A2You marry (perform the ceremony for) many couples every year.
¿Con qué vino casas este plato de pescado?
B1What wine do you pair/match with this fish dish?
Si casas bien los colores, el diseño será perfecto.
B2If you match the colors well, the design will be perfect.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: casas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'casas' as a verb meaning 'to match or pair'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'casas' comes from the Latin word *casa*, which originally meant a small hut or cottage. The verb 'casar' (from which the conjugation 'casas' derives) evolved from a late Latin word, likely related to putting things together or 'bringing into a home'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish texts (as 'casa')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'casas' means 'houses' or 'you marry'?
Look for the little words surrounding it. If it is preceded by 'las' (Las casas) or a number, it's the noun 'houses'. If it follows the pronoun 'tú' (Tú casas) or acts as a verb where 'you' is the hidden subject, it is the verb conjugation.
Is 'casas' the same as 'casarse'?
'Casas' is a specific form of the verb 'casar' (to marry/match). 'Casarse' is the full infinitive meaning 'to get married' (reflexive action). If you are getting married yourself, you say 'Yo me caso,' not 'Yo caso'.