habitación
“habitación” means “room” in Spanish (general term for a room in a house or building).
room
Also: bedroom, hotel room
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Mi casa tiene tres habitaciones y dos baños.
A1My house has three rooms (bedrooms) and two bathrooms.
¿Puedes limpiar tu habitación, por favor?
A1Can you clean your room, please?
Reservé una habitación doble en el hotel para el fin de semana.
A2I booked a double room at the hotel for the weekend.
La habitación principal tiene un balcón con vista al mar.
B1The master bedroom has a balcony with an ocean view.
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Words that translate to "habitación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: habitación
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You're calling a hotel in Madrid. How would you most naturally ask for a room for two people?
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Comes directly from the Latin word 'habitatio', which meant 'a dwelling' or 'a place to live'. It's related to the verb 'habitare', meaning 'to live' or 'to dwell'. You can see the connection in the English word 'habitat'!
First recorded: Around the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'habitación', 'cuarto', and 'dormitorio'?
Great question! They can often be used for the same thing, but there are small differences. - **Habitación**: The best all-around word. It can mean any room, but often implies a bedroom. It's the standard word for a hotel room. - **Cuarto**: Also means 'room' and is very common in everyday speech, especially in Latin America. It's a bit more general than 'habitación'. - **Dormitorio**: This specifically means 'bedroom'. It comes from the verb 'dormir' (to sleep), so it's only for the room you sleep in. You would never call a hotel room a 'dormitorio'.