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habitaciones

ah-bee-tah-SYOH-ness

NounfA1

rooms?general context (in a house, hotel, etc.),bedrooms?sleeping areas in a home or apartment

Also:quarters?living accommodations (often plural)

📝 In Action

¿Cuántas habitaciones tiene este apartamento?

How many rooms does this apartment have?

Reservamos dos habitaciones individuales en el hotel.

We reserved two single rooms at the hotel.

Las habitaciones del piso de arriba son muy luminosas.

The rooms on the top floor are very bright.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cuartos (rooms (general))
dormitorios (bedrooms)

Common Collocations

número de habitaciones – number of rooms
reservar habitaciones – to reserve rooms
habitaciones libres – vacant rooms

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

'Habitaciones' is the plural form of the feminine noun 'habitación'. Remember that any words describing it (like 'las' or adjectives) must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'las habitaciones grandes').

Room vs. Space

Use 'habitaciones' for a defined, enclosed area (like a bedroom). Use 'espacio' or 'sitio' when talking about general physical room or space.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender Match

Mistake: "Los habitaciones son caras."

Correction: Las habitaciones son caras. ('Habitaciones' is feminine, so use 'las' and 'caras'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Hotel Context

When checking into a hotel, you will almost always hear this word. Practice asking, '¿Tienen habitaciones disponibles?' (Do you have available rooms?)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: habitaciones

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'habitaciones'?

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Word Family

habitación(room (singular)) - noun

habitar(to inhabit, to live in) - verb

habitante(inhabitant, resident) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'habitaciones' only used for bedrooms?

No. While it often refers to bedrooms, especially in hotels, it is a general term for any enclosed room in a building (e.g., 'habitaciones de la casa' means 'rooms of the house'). For just bedrooms, you might also hear 'dormitorios'.

How do I ask for a room with two beds?

You would ask for 'una habitación doble' (a double room) or 'una habitación con dos camas' (a room with two beds). Note that you use the singular 'habitación' when asking for one room.