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domicilio

/doh-mee-SEE-lyoh/

residence

A charming little house with a front garden and a blue door.

A house represents a person's residence or official place of living.

domicilio(noun)

mA2

residence

?

official place of living

,

home address

?

formal paperwork

Also:

home

?

legal or professional setting

📝 In Action

Por favor, escriba su domicilio actual en el formulario.

A2

Please write your current home address on the form.

El sospechoso no se encontraba en su domicilio.

B1

The suspect was not at his residence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dirección (address)
  • residencia (residence)
  • vivienda (dwelling/housing)

Common Collocations

  • domicilio fiscal – tax address
  • cambio de domicilio – change of address

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Number

It is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un'. To make it plural, just add an 's': 'los domicilios'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Domicilio vs. Casa

Mistake: "Using 'domicilio' to sound cozy."

Correction: Use 'casa' or 'hogar' for a warm, personal 'home.' Use 'domicilio' for paperwork, deliveries, or official talk.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Situations

When a police officer or a bank clerk asks for your 'domicilio,' they are asking for your full legal address.

A person on a scooter with a delivery box on the back.

A delivery scooter illustrates the concept of home delivery for food or items.

domicilio(noun)

mA2

home delivery

?

ordering food or items

Also:

at home

?

services provided at your house

📝 In Action

¿Tienen servicio a domicilio?

A1

Do you have home delivery service?

Pedimos una pizza a domicilio porque no queríamos cocinar.

A2

We ordered a pizza for delivery because we didn't want to cook.

El médico hace visitas a domicilio.

B1

The doctor makes house calls.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • a domicilio – for delivery / to your house
  • comida a domicilio – takeout/delivery food

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'a' with domicilio

When you want to say something is being delivered 'to' your house, always use the phrase 'a domicilio'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Ordering Food

Mistake: "Saying 'delivery' (English word) in all Spanish-speaking countries."

Correction: While some countries use the English word 'delivery', 'a domicilio' is the universal Spanish way to say it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Ordering Online

Look for the 'Envío a domicilio' button on shopping websites to get items sent to your door.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: domicilio

Question 1 of 2

If you are at a restaurant and want to take food home, but you want them to bring it to you later, you ask for...

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Word Family

domiciliar(to set up a direct debit/link to an address) - verb
domiciliación(direct debit setup) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'domicilio' the same as 'dirección'?

Close! 'Dirección' is the physical string of words (Street, Number, etc.), whereas 'domicilio' is the legal concept of the place where you live. In casual conversation, they are often used interchangeably.

Can I use 'domicilio' for my office?

Usually, 'domicilio' implies a place of residence. For a business, you would typically say 'domicilio social' or simply 'oficina'.