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hogares

oh-GAH-rehs/oˈɡaɾes/

“hogares” means “homes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

homes, households

Also: homesteads
NounmA2
A cozy house with a red roof, a small garden, and a blue door.

📝 In Action

Muchos hogares tienen un perro como mascota.

A1

Many homes have a dog as a pet.

El gobierno quiere ayudar a los hogares con pocos recursos.

B1

The government wants to help low-income households.

En navidad, los hogares se llenan de luces y alegría.

A2

At Christmas, homes are filled with lights and joy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • viviendas (dwellings)
  • domicilios (residences)
  • casas (houses)

Antonyms

  • intemperie (the outdoors/homelessness)

Common Collocations

  • hogares monoparentales – single-parent households
  • calor de hogar – warmth of the home
  • hogares de ancianos – nursing homes

Idioms & Expressions

  • Hogar, dulce hogar – Home sweet home

hearths

Also: fireplaces
NounmB2formal
A warm fireplace with glowing orange embers and a stone base.

📝 In Action

Los antiguos hogares de piedra eran el centro de la cocina.

B2

The ancient stone hearths were the center of the kitchen.

Limpiaron los hogares de las chimeneas antes de que empezara el invierno.

C1

They cleaned the fireplace hearths before winter started.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fogones (stoves/cooking fires)
  • chimeneas (fireplaces)

Common Collocations

  • el fuego del hogar – the hearth fire

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hogares" in Spanish:

fireplaces→hearths→homes→homesteads→households→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hogares

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the best translation for 'hogares' in a news report about the economy?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
hogar(home (singular)) — Noun
hogareño(home-loving / domestic) — Adjective
hoguera(bonfire) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'focus', which meant 'fireplace' or 'hearth.' Over time, it evolved from representing the fire itself to representing the entire house and family that gathered around it.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: laresFrench: foyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hogares' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should use masculine articles like 'los hogares' or adjectives like 'hogares modernos'.

Can I use 'hogares' to mean 'bonfires'?

No. For a bonfire, use the word 'hogueras'. They share the same root (fire), but they are used for different things.