casita

American  

[kuh-see-tuh, kah-see-tah] / kəˈsi tə, kɑˈsi tɑ /

noun

plural

casitas

1. a small crude dwelling forming part of a shantytown inhabited by Mexican laborers in the southwestern United States.

2. a luxurious bungalow serving as private guest accommodations at a resort hotel, especially in the southwestern United States or Mexico.

3. (especially in the southwestern United States) a small house, especially one built alongside or as an addition to a larger main home.

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Etymology

Origin of casita

First recorded in 1920–25; from Latin American Spanish, Spanish, equivalent to cas(a) “house, home” (from Latin ) + -ita diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

The singer slowly made his way down the stage, stopping by La Casita, popularized during the singer’s recent world tour, and even witnessed a couple’s real wedding.

From Los Angeles Times

We’d seen the famously star-studded house, or the casita, in both his San Juan residency and international tour run, which was duly brought back for the halftime show.

From Los Angeles Times

He eventually emerged on the roof of a casita identical to the one featured in his Puerto Rican residency’s set, one of two structures that served as stages and tributes to the island’s culture.

From Salon

But before he headed there, he performed on his casita’s rooftop as Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Karol G and other stars danced on its front porch.

From Salon

The set featured a traditional casita structure, block party salsa dancing, Puerto Rican flags and a mock sugarcane field.

From BBC