Meaning & use
casitas
Last updated
“casitas” is a form of “casita”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
nounpluralregional
Small houses or cottages, especially ones in Spain or Latin America or in Spanish-influenced parts of the United States.
Grammar: This is the plural form; the singular is 'casita'. It is usually countable, so you can say 'a casita' or 'two casitas'.
Patterns
- a row of casitas
- stay in casitas
- build casitas
The resort has a cluster of whitewashed casitas around a courtyard.
We rented two casitas near the beach for the week.
Many casitas in that old neighborhood have red tile roofs and small gardens.
nounpluralregional
Small separate buildings or guest rooms, especially in a hotel or resort, that are designed in a traditional Spanish or Mexican style.
Grammar: Often used in travel writing and brochures. The singular 'casita' can refer to one such unit.
Patterns
- book a casita
- casita-style rooms
- private casitas
The hotel offers casitas with private patios and outdoor showers.
Each of the casitas has a small kitchen and a view of the mountains.
They upgraded us to one of the casitas by the pool.
Word forms
| singular | casita |
|---|
Common combinations
- a cluster of casitas
- A cluster of casitas surrounds the main plaza.
- rent a casita
- Tourists often rent a casita for a month in the winter.
- casita-style architecture
- The neighborhood is known for its casita-style architecture.
- private casita
- The villa comes with a private casita for guests.
Synonyms and how they differ
- cottage
- A small house, often in the countryside or in a resort; 'casita' specifically suggests Spanish or Latin American style.
- bungalow
- A low house with one story; 'casita' is smaller and more strongly associated with Spanish-speaking regions.
- cabin
- A simple wooden house, usually in a rural or mountain area; 'casita' does not imply wood or remoteness.
Word family
- casa noun
- Spanish for 'house'; used in English mainly in names and phrases like 'casa de campo'.
Commonly confused: casitas or cassita? casitas or Cassita?
casitas vs cassita
Not a standard English word; 'casita' is the correct spelling for the small house.
casitas vs Cassita
A rare surname or a misspelling; the common noun is 'casita'.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'casitas' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Casitas' is plural, so it fits with 'are' and no article: 'The casitas are small houses.' Option A uses 'a' with a plural, option C uses 'a' with a plural, and option D has 'is' with a plural.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “casitas”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.