[kuh-see-tuh; Sp. kah-see-tah] 
[-tuh
z; Sp. -tahs] . | 1. | a small crude dwelling forming part of a shantytown inhabited by Mexican laborers in the southwestern U.S. |
| 2. | a luxurious bungalow serving as private guest accommodations at a resort hotel, esp. in the southwestern U.S. or Mexico. |
| Main Entry: | casita |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a small house; a cabin or bungalow |
| Example: | Welcome to my humble casita. |
| Etymology: | diminutive of Spanish casa |