muebles
“muebles” means “furniture” in Spanish (Household goods like chairs, tables, and beds.).
furniture
Also: furnishings, movable property
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Compramos muebles nuevos para la sala.
A1We bought new furniture for the living room.
¿Dónde vamos a poner todos estos muebles viejos?
A2Where are we going to put all this old furniture?
La tienda tiene muebles de madera muy elegantes.
A2The store has very elegant wooden furniture.
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Comes from the Latin word *mobilis*, meaning 'movable.' This makes sense, as furniture consists of items that can be moved around, distinguishing them from fixed parts of a building.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'muebles' is plural, what is the singular form?
The singular form is 'mueble' (masculine, 'el mueble'). You would use this when referring to one specific item, like a dresser or a sofa.
Why is 'muebles' masculine?
Many nouns in Spanish ending in -e are masculine (like 'el coche' or 'el cine'). 'Mueble' follows this common pattern. Therefore, the plural form 'muebles' is also masculine.