casa grande

/ˈkasa ˈɣɾande/
large house

La casa grande es donde vive la familia.

The large house is where the family lives.


general

A large house, often referring to a main residence or family home.

La casa grande tiene un jardín enorme.

The large house has a huge garden.

In some contexts, it can also refer to a mansion or a significant family home.

regional

In some Latin American countries, it can refer to the main house on a farm or ranch, where the owner lives.

En la hacienda, la casa grande está en el centro.

On the farm, the main house is in the center.

This usage is more common in rural areas.

Collocations

casa grande de campolarge country housela casa grande de la familiathe family's main house

Related Phrases

la casa grandephrase
the main house

Pro Tip

Regional Variations

In some Latin American countries, 'casa grande' can refer to the main house on a farm or ranch.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning can vary slightly depending on the region, so pay attention to the context.

Word Origin

From 'casa' (house) and 'grande' (large), a straightforward compound noun.

Usage Notes

The term is commonly used to describe a large family home or the main residence on a property. In some regions, it can also refer to a mansion or a significant family estate.

Word Breakdown

casa
house
root
+
grande
large
root
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