doméstico
“doméstico” means “household” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
household
Also: domestic
📝 In Action
Dividimos las tareas domésticas entre todos.
A2We divide the household chores among everyone.
Necesito comprar algunos electrodomésticos nuevos.
B1I need to buy some new household appliances.
El servicio doméstico llega a las nueve.
B2The household help arrives at nine.
domestic
Also: tame, domesticated
📝 In Action
El perro es un animal doméstico.
A1The dog is a domestic animal.
No son animales salvajes, son domésticos.
A2They aren't wild animals; they are tame.
Hay muchas especies domésticas en la granja.
B1There are many domesticated species on the farm.
domestic
Also: internal
📝 In Action
El aeropuerto tiene una terminal para vuelos domésticos.
B1The airport has a terminal for domestic flights.
La política doméstica es muy complicada ahora.
B2Domestic politics is very complicated right now.
El mercado doméstico está creciendo.
C1The domestic market is growing.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: doméstico
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is a 'tarea doméstica'?
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From the Latin word 'domesticus', which comes from 'domus' (house). It literally means 'belonging to the house'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'doméstico' always mean 'household'?
Mostly, yes! It either relates to the home, animals that live with humans, or internal national matters.
How do I say 'domesticated'?
You can use 'doméstico' or the specific word 'domesticado'.
Is 'doméstico' a masculine or feminine word?
It's an adjective, so it changes! Use 'doméstico' for masculine things (un perro doméstico) and 'doméstica' for feminine things (una tarea doméstica).