How to Say "hearth" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “hearth” is “chimenea” — use 'chimenea' when referring specifically to the physical structure of a fireplace, including its opening and floor, especially in a functional context.
Use 'chimenea' when referring specifically to the physical structure of a fireplace, including its opening and floor, especially in a functional context.
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Use 'hogar' when you mean the hearth as the warm, central gathering place of a home, often implying family and comfort.
Learn more →chee-meh-NEH-ahtʃimeˈnea
Examples
Pusimos los calcetines sobre la chimenea para Santa.
We put the stockings over the fireplace for Santa.
Me encanta el olor a leña quemada que sale de la chimenea.
I love the smell of burning wood coming from the fireplace.
Gender Alert
Remember that 'chimenea' is always feminine, so you must use 'la chimenea' or 'una chimenea'.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “El chimenea”
Correction: La chimenea. Even though it ends in -a, always check the gender of new nouns.
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Examples
En invierno, la familia se reunía alrededor del hogar.
In winter, the family would gather around the hearth.
El fuego en el hogar crepitaba alegremente.
The fire in the hearth crackled cheerfully.
Chimenea vs. Hogar
Learners often confuse 'chimenea' and 'hogar' because both can relate to a fireplace. Remember that 'chimenea' refers to the physical structure, while 'hogar' evokes the feeling of home and family centered around the fire.
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