casa

/ˈkaːza/
house

La mia casa è molto accogliente.

My house is very welcoming.


general

A building or structure where people live, typically a family residence.

Abbiamo comprato una nuova casa in campagna.

We bought a new house in the countryside.

Can also refer to a household or family.

Business
Business

A company or business establishment, often used in business contexts.

Lavoro per una casa editrice.

I work for a publishing house.

In this context, it refers to a company or establishment.

Collocations

casa editricepublishing housecasa di modafashion housecasa di riposoretirement home

Related Phrases

casa dolce casaproverb
home sweet home

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Casa' is a versatile word that can refer to a physical home or a business establishment.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'casa' depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

Word Origin

From Latin 'casa', meaning 'hut' or 'cabin'.

Usage Notes

In Italian, 'casa' can refer to both a physical house and a business establishment, depending on the context.

Word Breakdown

cas-
hut
root
+
-a
feminine noun ending
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese