A small house or cottage, especially in Spanish-speaking regions; a diminutive form emphasizing its modest size.
Spanish diminutive of casa (house), formed with -ita suffix. Entered English in the American Southwest through Spanish influence and remained in regional English vocabulary.
The -ita ending in Spanish is magical for real estate — it turns 'house' into 'cute little house,' which is why casitas are so charming in Arizona and California towns!
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