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Furniture & Decor in Spanish

Getting your home looking just right is a common goal, and knowing the Spanish words for furniture and decor will help you discuss it! Whether you're furnishing a new place, shopping for essentials, or just admiring a beautifully decorated room, this vocabulary will come in handy. It's also a great way to practice noun gender, as most of these items will be masculine or feminine.

Quick Reference

SpanishEnglishExampleLevel
adorno
decorationPusimos un adorno navideño en la puerta.A2
pillowNecesito una almohada más suave para dormir bien.A1
wardrobeNecesito colgar mi vestido en el armario nuevo.A1
seat¿Puedes guardar mi asiento por favor? Voy al baño.A1
banco
bankVoy al banco para depositar un cheque.A1
light bulbTengo que cambiar la bombilla de la cocina.A1
headboardPuse el cuadro sobre la cabecera de la cama.A2
cajón
drawerPor favor, guarda la cuchara en el tercer cajón.A1
cama
bedTodas las mañanas hago la cama.A1
closetMi clóset está lleno de zapatos.A1
mattressEste colchón es muy cómodo y blando.A1
comfortableEsta silla es muy cómoda para leer.A1

A1Beginner (25 words)

A fluffy white rectangular pillow placed neatly on a light blue bed sheet, ready for sleeping.
almohada

pillow

Necesito una almohada más suave para dormir bien.

A tall, wooden freestanding piece of furniture with two doors, designed for storing clothes, often referred to as a wardrobe.
armario

wardrobe

Necesito colgar mi vestido en el armario nuevo.

A brightly colored, simple wooden chair with four legs and a backrest, sitting alone in a bright room.
asiento

seat

¿Puedes guardar mi asiento por favor? Voy al baño.

A sturdy, classic building with large columns, commonly recognized as a traditional bank building, symbolizing a financial institution.
banco

bank

Voy al banco para depositar un cheque.

A single glowing glass light bulb against a soft yellow background.
bombilla

light bulb

Tengo que cambiar la bombilla de la cocina.

A brown wooden desk with one rectangular drawer partially pulled open, revealing the empty interior.
cajón

drawer

Por favor, guarda la cuchara en el tercer cajón.

A cozy, neatly made wooden bed with colorful blankets and pillows inside a simple bedroom.
cama

bed

Todas las mañanas hago la cama.

A neat wooden closet with several colorful shirts hanging on a rod and a pair of shoes on the floor.
clóset

closet

Mi clóset está lleno de zapatos.

A thick, comfortable white mattress with a quilted pattern resting on a simple wooden bed frame.
colchón

mattress

Este colchón es muy cómodo y blando.

A small brown dog is sleeping peacefully, curled up on a plush red armchair, illustrating physical comfort.
cómoda

comfortable

Esta silla es muy cómoda para leer.

A pair of bright blue curtains hanging over a window in a sunlit room.
cortina

curtain

Cierra la cortina para que no entre el sol.

A simple, light wooden crib with high rails and soft white bedding inside.
cuna

crib

El bebé está durmiendo tranquilamente en su cuna.

A sturdy wooden writing desk with drawers and an empty chair pushed underneath it, ready for use.
escritorio

desk

Mi nuevo escritorio tiene tres cajones grandes.

A simple wooden dining table standing alone, ready for use.
mesa

table

La comida está en la mesa.

A minimalist illustration showing three common pieces of household furniture: a wooden table, a simple chair, and a small bed.
muebles

furniture

Compramos muebles nuevos para la sala.

A bright red wooden front door of a cozy cottage, slightly ajar, letting warm yellow light stream out.
puerta

door

Cierra la puerta, por favor.

A crisp, white bedsheet neatly draped over a mattress.
sábana

sheet

Necesito comprar un juego de sábanas nuevas para mi cama.

A simple, empty wooden chair with a high back, standing alone on a flat surface.
silla

chair

Por favor, toma una silla y siéntate.

A plush, long, brightly colored sofa with thick cushions.
sofá

sofa

Me encanta leer en el sofá después de trabajar.

A close-up illustration of a single, flat, unfinished rectangular piece of wood, known as a board.
tabla

board

Necesitamos una tabla de madera para reparar la cerca.

A single, white candle with a bright yellow flame burning brightly against a dark background.
vela

candle

En la oscuridad, encendimos una vela para ver.

A brightly colored rectangular rug with geometric patterns resting on a light wooden floor.
alfombra

carpet

Compramos una alfombra nueva para la sala de estar.

A cozy, plush armchair with rounded armrests and a soft cushion.
butaca

armchair

Me gusta sentarme en la butaca para ver la televisión.

A single wooden shelf mounted on a plain wall, holding a small potted plant and a few colorful books.
estante

shelf

El libro está en el estante de arriba.

A cozy, plush green armchair with thick armrests and a soft cushion.
sillón

armchair

Mi abuelo siempre duerme la siesta en el sillón.

Grammar Tips

Noun Gender Matters

Most furniture and decor items in Spanish have a grammatical gender, which affects the articles (el/la, un/una) and adjectives used with them. For example, 'la mesa' (the table) is feminine, while 'el sofá' (the sofa) is masculine. Remember to match your adjectives!

Singular vs. Plural

When referring to multiple items, remember standard pluralization rules: add -s to words ending in a vowel and -es to words ending in a consonant. For instance, 'la silla' (the chair) becomes 'las sillas' (the chairs), and 'el sillón' (the armchair) becomes 'los sillones'.

Describing Your Space

Adjectives describing furniture and decor typically follow the noun they modify. For example, 'una lámpara moderna' (a modern lamp) or 'un armario grande' (a big wardrobe). This is a common pattern in Spanish sentence structure.

Common Mistakes

Adjective Placement

Mistake:Tengo un rojo sofá.

Correction: Tengo un sofá rojo. — In Spanish, descriptive adjectives like colors generally come AFTER the noun they modify, unlike in English.

Incorrect Article

Mistake:Compré la lámpara bonita.

Correction: Compré una lámpara bonita. — Unless you're referring to a specific lamp already known to the listener, use the indefinite article 'una' (a/an) instead of the definite article 'la' (the).

Plural Agreement

Mistake:Las mesas son muy cómodos.

Correction: Las mesas son muy cómodas. — The adjective 'cómodas' must agree in gender and number with the feminine plural noun 'mesas'.

Cultural Notes

Living Spaces

In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the living room (la sala or el salón) is a central gathering space for family and friends, often decorated with pride. You might find more emphasis on communal seating and decorative elements compared to some other cultures.

Siesta & Furniture

While the traditional 'siesta' (afternoon nap) is less common in big cities, the concept influences furniture choices. You might see more comfortable seating like 'sofás' (sofas) and 'butacas' (armchairs) designed for relaxation.

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