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"House" is a noun which is often translated as "la casa", and "small" is an adjective which is often translated as "pequeño". Learn more about the difference between "house" and "small" below.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (dwelling)
2. (household)
3. (politics)
a. la cámara (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The House of Representatives is one of two legislative bodies in the United States Government.La Cámara de Representantes es uno de los dos cuerpos legislativos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos.
a. la asamblea (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The house finds that team A has won the debate.La asamblea considera que el equipo A ha ganado el debate.
5. (theater)
b. el público (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The house buzzed with excitement in anticipation of the live appearance of the movie's stars.El público aguardaba con entusiasmo la aparición en vivo de las estrellas de la película.
c. la función (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The second house usually has better attendance.La segunda función suele tener más público.
6. (business)
a. la casa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She worked at the house of Gucci for 15 years before launching her own line.Trabajó en la casa Gucci 15 años antes de lanzar su propia línea.
b. la empresa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He started a software house after graduating in computer science.Fundó una empresa de software después de graduarse en ciencias de la computación.
a. la casa (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Houses of Lancaster and York battled in the War of the Roses.Las Casas de Lancaster y York pelearon en la guerra de las Dos Rosas.
b. la familia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The House of Borgia was very influential during the Renaissance.La familia Borgia fue muy influyente durante el Renacimiento.
8. (astrology)
a. la casa celeste (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The sun was in the house of Capricorn when you were born.El sol estaba en la casa celeste de Capricornio cuando naciste.
b. el monasterio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We visited a beautiful house in Bedfordshire, and chatted with the monks.Visitamos un bello monasterio en Bedfordshire y platicamos con los monjes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to accommodate)
a. alojar
The dorms house most of the students, but some live off-campus.Los dormitorios alojan a la mayoría de los estudiantes, pero algunos viven fuera del campus.
11. (to contain)
a. albergar
The museum houses a collection of 15th century royal garments.El museo alberga una colección de prendas reales del siglo XV.
12. (to store)
a. almacenar
The Ministry of Health houses about 4,000 vaccines at its headquarters.El Ministerio de Salud almacena unas 4,000 vacunas en su sede.
b. guardar
The business's equipment was temporarily housed in a tent after the fire.Después del incendio, los equipos del negocio se guardaron provisoriamente en una carpa.
small(
smal
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. pequeño
I have lived in a very small house for many years.He vivido en una casa muy pequeña por muchos años.
c. chiquito (colloquial)
My feet are so small, it's hard for me to find shoes.Tengo los pies tan chiquitos que se me hace difícil encontrar zapatos.
3. (humble)
a. pequeño
It's just a small gesture to show my appreciation.Es solo un pequeño gesto para mostrar mi aprecio.
b. de poca importancia
It's a small contribution. - Yes, but it counts.Es una aportación de poca importancia. - Sí, pero cuenta.
4. (young)
a. pequeño
When we were small, my brother and I went to the beach every summer.Cuando éramos pequeños, mi hermano y yo íbamos a la playa todos los veranos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. chiquito
You write so small; let me go get my glasses.Escribes bien chiquito; dejame ir por mis anteojos.
7. (scale)
a. a pequeña escala
You'll never be successful if you keep thinking so small.Nunca tendrás éxito si sigues pensando a pequeña escala.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la talla chica (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you have this shirt in a small?¿Tienes esta camisa en talla chica?
smalls
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
9. (clothing)
a. la ropa interior (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You can't go outside in your smalls.No puedes salir afuera en tu ropa interior.
