casero
“casero” means “homemade” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
homemade
Also: handmade, home-style
📝 In Action
Me encanta el pan casero recién horneado.
A1I love freshly baked homemade bread.
Mi abuela tiene un remedio casero para la tos.
A2My grandmother has a homemade remedy for a cough.
landlord
Also: caretaker
📝 In Action
Tengo que llamar al casero porque se rompió la ducha.
B1I have to call the landlord because the shower broke.
El casero vive en el primer piso del edificio.
A2The landlord lives on the first floor of the building.
homebody
Also: home-loving
📝 In Action
No me gusta ir a fiestas, soy muy casero.
B1I don't like going to parties; I'm a real homebody.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "casero" in Spanish:
caretaker→handmade→home-loving→home-style→homebody→homemade→landlord→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: casero
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'casa' (house), which comes from the Latin 'casa' meaning a cottage, hut, or small cabin.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'casero' used for both men and women?
The form 'casero' is masculine. If you are describing a woman who is a homebody or a female landlord, you must use 'casera'.
Can 'casero' mean 'regular customer'?
Yes! In many Latin American countries, particularly in traditional markets, a vendor might call a regular customer 'casero' (or vice versa) as a term of endearment and familiarity.