hogar
/oh-GAR/
home
When referring to a place of comfort and belonging, 'hogar' translates to 'home'.
hogar(Noun)
home
?the place where you live with a sense of family, comfort, and belonging
household
?referring to the family unit or people living together
📝 In Action
No hay lugar como el hogar.
A2There's no place like home.
Creamos un hogar feliz para nuestros hijos.
B1We created a happy home for our children.
Es un centro de acogida para personas sin hogar.
B1It's a shelter for homeless people.
💡 Grammar Points
Hogar vs. Casa
'Hogar' is about the feeling of home—the family, warmth, and comfort. 'Casa' is the physical building or house. You live in a 'casa', but you create a 'hogar'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'hogar' and 'casa'
Mistake: "Compré un nuevo hogar con tres dormitorios."
Correction: Compré una nueva casa con tres dormitorios. You buy the physical building ('casa'), and then you make it a 'hogar' by living in it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emotional Weight
Use 'hogar' when you want to talk about more than just a building. It adds a sense of love, family, and belonging that 'casa' doesn't always have.
The word 'hogar' can also refer to the 'hearth,' the floor of a fireplace often seen as the center of the home.
hogar(Noun)
hearth
?the floor of a fireplace, often seen as the center of the home
fireplace
?the structure for a fire inside a house
,furnace
?in an industrial or technical setting
📝 In Action
En invierno, la familia se reunía alrededor del hogar.
B2In winter, the family would gather around the hearth.
El fuego en el hogar crepitaba alegremente.
C1The fire in the hearth crackled cheerfully.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Original Meaning
This is the original, historical meaning of 'hogar'. The hearth was the heart of the house, which is why the word evolved to mean 'home' in the emotional sense.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hogar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is the best way to say 'I'm painting my house this weekend'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real difference between 'hogar' and 'casa'?
Think of it this way: a 'casa' is a building made of bricks and wood, while a 'hogar' is a home made of love and memories. You can buy a 'casa', but you have to build a 'hogar'. 'Hogar' has a much stronger emotional meaning.
Can I use 'hogar' to talk about my apartment?
Absolutely! 'Hogar' isn't about the type of building. Your apartment, your house, or even a room can be your 'hogar' if it's the place you feel safe, comfortable, and at home with your loved ones.