nounnounadjective

el casado

married · marry · married person

Es cuando una persona ha hecho una unión legal o religiosa con otra para vivir juntos como pareja.

Definition & meaning

Casado means married. It describes someone who has a spouse.

It can also refer to something that has been joined or matched, depending on the context. In Costa Rica, a casado is a traditional meal typically consisting of rice, beans, salad, and a choice of meat or another protein.

Grammar & Word origin

Casado is an adjective. It changes to match the noun: feminine casada, masculine plural casados, and feminine plural casadas.
It is also the past participle of casar , “to marry.”
It comes from casa , “house,” reflecting the idea of establishing a household.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonym: unido means “united” or “joined.” When referring to a couple, it does not necessarily imply legal marriage.
Antonym: soltero means “single” or “unmarried.”
Related contrast: divorciado means “divorced,” while viudo means “widowed.”