A cozy, brightly colored bedroom featuring a single bed with patterned blankets, a small nightstand with a lamp, and a window letting in soft light.

dormitorio

dor-mi-TO-rio

nounmA1

bedroom?A room intended for sleeping.

Also:sleeping quarters?Formal or institutional setting (e.g., in a barracks or convent).

📝 In Action

Mi dormitorio está en el segundo piso de la casa.

My bedroom is on the second floor of the house.

Necesito comprar una lámpara nueva para el dormitorio principal.

I need to buy a new lamp for the master bedroom.

El dormitorio de invitados es pequeño, pero muy acogedor.

The guest bedroom is small, but very cozy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

habitación (room (general term, often used for bedroom))
cuarto (room (general term, often used for bedroom))

Common Collocations

dormitorio principal – master/main bedroom
dormitorio individual – single bedroom
muebles de dormitorio – bedroom furniture

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'dormitorio' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine articles ('el' or 'un') and masculine adjectives when describing it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "La dormitorio es grande."

Correction: El dormitorio es grande. (Remember the -o ending usually signals masculine gender.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Root Word Connection

Notice how 'dormitorio' contains the root 'dormir' (to sleep). This makes it easy to remember its function: it's the place where you sleep!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dormitorio

Question 1 of 2

Which word is the most general term for 'room' that can also mean 'bedroom'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

dormir(to sleep) - verb

dormilón(sleepyhead) - adjective/noun

dormida(a nap, a sleep (event)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'dormitorio' and 'cuarto' or 'habitación'?

All three can refer to a room for sleeping, but 'dormitorio' is the most specific word, always meaning 'bedroom.' 'Cuarto' and 'habitación' are general terms for any 'room,' but they are often used conversationally as simple synonyms for 'bedroom' depending on the region.

Why does the English word 'dormitory' mean a large, shared sleeping area, while 'dormitorio' means a typical bedroom?

They both share the same Latin root, meaning 'sleeping place.' In English, 'dormitory' kept the sense of a large, communal sleeping hall (like in a university), while the Spanish 'dormitorio' evolved to mean the standard, private room where you sleep.