choza
hut
noun CHOH-sah Rare
Origin: Possibly from a pre-Roman substrate word; some link it to Latin casa (house).
Also means
shack
Usage Note
Choza denotes a simple, rough dwelling — a hut, shack, or primitive shelter made of natural materials. It is feminine (la choza) and carries rural or impoverished connotations. In figurative or humorous speech, a speaker may call their own home mi choza with self-deprecating irony. Do not confuse with cabaña (cabin), which implies a more comfortable, often recreational structure.
Examples
"El pastor dormía en una pequeña choza."
Natural Translation
The shepherd slept in a small hut.
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