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How to Say "residence" in Spanish

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residencia

reh-see-DEN-see-ah/resiˈðenθja/

nounA2general
Use 'residencia' when referring to the general place where someone lives or has their main home, without necessarily implying a legal or official status.
A cozy, brightly colored single-family house with a chimney and a small garden, signifying a place of habitation.

Examples

Su residencia principal está en la capital.

Their main residence is in the capital.

Necesitamos la dirección de su residencia para enviarle el paquete.

We need the address of your residence to send you the package.

El presidente se mudó a su residencia oficial.

The president moved to his official residence.

Always Feminine

Remember that 'residencia' is always a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la residencia', 'una residencia grande').

Confusing with 'Hogar'

Mistake: “Usando 'residencia' cuando se refiere a un sentido emocional de hogar.”

Correction: Use 'hogar' (home) when talking about the feeling of comfort and belonging, and 'residencia' for the physical location or official address.

domicilio

/doh-mee-SEE-lyoh//domiˈsiljo/

nounA2formal
Use 'domicilio' when referring to your official or legal place of living, such as for administrative purposes, mailing, or legal documents.
A charming little house with a front garden and a blue door.

Examples

Por favor, escriba su domicilio actual en el formulario.

Please write your current home address on the form.

El sospechoso no se encontraba en su domicilio.

The suspect was not at his residence.

Gender and Number

It is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un'. To make it plural, just add an 's': 'los domicilios'.

Domicilio vs. Casa

Mistake: “Using 'domicilio' to sound cozy.”

Correction: Use 'casa' or 'hogar' for a warm, personal 'home.' Use 'domicilio' for paperwork, deliveries, or official talk.

Domicilio vs. Residencia

The most common mistake is using 'domicilio' for any place someone lives. Remember that 'domicilio' is specifically for your official or legal address, often required on forms. 'Residencia' is the broader term for your home.

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