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House & Rooms in Spanish

Learning words for your home is super practical for everyday conversations! Whether you're describing your living space, asking for directions, or even just talking about furniture, knowing these terms will make navigating your Spanish environment much easier. Interestingly, Spanish often uses more specific terms for rooms than English might, like distinguishing between a 'dormitorio' and an 'alcoba'.

Quick Reference

SpanishEnglishExampleLevel
to rentQueremos alquilar un coche para ir a la playa.A1
rentEl alquiler de nuestro piso subió el 10% este año.A2
apartmentNecesito un apartamento con dos dormitorios.A1
wardrobeNecesito colgar mi vestido en el armario nuevo.A1
balconySalí al balcón para ver el atardecer.A1
light bulbTengo que cambiar la bombilla de la cocina.A1
cabinAlquilamos una cabaña en las montañas para esquiar.A1
caja
boxPuse los libros viejos en una caja de cartón.A1
heatingEn invierno siempre encendemos la calefacción.A1
cama
bedTodas las mañanas hago la cama.A1
casa
houseMi casa tiene un jardín muy bonito.A1
casero
homemadeMe encanta el pan casero recién horneado.A2

A1Beginner (54 words)

A person handing a set of keys to another person in front of a small apartment building.
alquilar

to rent

Queremos alquilar un coche para ir a la playa.

A colorful illustration depicting the exterior facade of a tall apartment building, showing multiple stacked windows and balconies representing individual dwelling units.
apartamento

apartment

Necesito un apartamento con dos dormitorios.

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 small black wrought iron balcony on the side of a yellow building with colorful flowers in pots.
balcón

balcony

Salí al balcón para ver el atardecer.

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

light bulb

Tengo que cambiar la bombilla de la cocina.

A small, rustic wooden cabin with a pitched roof, situated in a sunny forest clearing.
cabaña

cabin

Alquilamos una cabaña en las montañas para esquiar.

A plain, brown, rectangular cardboard box sitting on a wooden floor.
caja

box

Puse los libros viejos en una caja de cartón.

A white radiator against a soft blue wall, emitting gentle warmth in a cozy room.
calefacción

heating

En invierno siempre encendemos la calefacción.

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

bed

Todas las mañanas hago la cama.

A cozy, small house with a red roof, a blue door, and a green garden.
casa

house

Mi casa tiene un jardín muy bonito.

A small, cozy, and charming cottage with a tiny garden and a colorful front door.
casita

little house

Vivimos en una casita blanca cerca del mar.

A cozy, indoor brick fireplace with a roaring orange fire burning brightly, casting a warm glow.
chimenea

fireplace

Pusimos los calcetines sobre la chimenea para Santa.

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 bright, simple illustration of a kitchen room interior, showing a stove, counter space, and cabinets.
cocina

kitchen

Mi madre está en la cocina.

A brightly lit, cozy dining room featuring a simple wooden table set with four chairs, ready for a meal.
comedor

dining room

La mesa del comedor es redonda y muy grande.

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, transparent rectangular block of smooth glass material resting on a soft surface.
cristal

glass

Esta mesa es de cristal templado, muy resistente.

A simple, cozy bedroom containing a bed, a window, and a small nightstand, illustrating a room within a house.
cuarto

room

Mi cuarto está al final del pasillo.

A cozy, brightly colored bedroom featuring a single bed with patterned blankets, a small nightstand with a lamp, and a window letting in soft light.
dormitorio

bedroom

Mi dormitorio está en el segundo piso de la casa.

A sturdy wooden staircase fixed inside a brightly lit building, illustrating a set of stairs.
escalera

stairs

Subimos la escalera al segundo piso.

A modern kitchen stove with a black cooktop and four burners.
estufa

stove

La sopa está en la estufa.

A simple colorful illustration showing a red car parked inside a typical residential garage structure with the overhead door partially open.
garaje

garage

Mi coche está aparcado en el garaje.

A cozy, brightly lit bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with a colorful quilt, a small bedside table, and a window overlooking green scenery.
habitación

room

Mi casa tiene tres habitaciones y dos baños.

A tranquil garden scene featuring blooming colorful flowers, green shrubs, and a small winding stone path under a bright blue sky.
jardín

garden

Mi abuela pasa todo el día cuidando su jardín de rosas.

A white ceramic bathroom sink with a silver faucet.
lavabo

sink

Lávate las manos en el lavabo.

A modern white washing machine with a circular glass door standing in a bright room.
lavadora

washing machine

Puse la ropa sucia en la lavadora.

A row of brightly colored industrial washing machines and dryers inside a public laundromat.
lavandería

laundromat

Necesito ir a la lavandería porque mi lavadora está rota.

A shiny silver key partially inserted into the keyhole of a brass lock attached to a wooden surface.
llave

key

Perdí la llave de mi casa y no puedo entrar.

A small bunch of shiny silver and brass keys hanging from a simple metal keyring, used for doors or vehicles.
llaves

keys

¿Tienes mis llaves del coche?

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

table

La comida está en la mesa.

A tall, simple, white kitchen refrigerator appliance with a single door and handle.
nevera

refrigerator

Guarda la leche en la nevera para que no se ponga mala.

A simple storybook illustration showing a bright red interior wall dividing a room. The floor on one side is blue, and the floor on the other side is yellow, emphasizing the division of space.
pared

wall

Pintamos la pared de la sala de un color claro.

A simple, empty hallway inside a building, featuring several closed doors lining one wall and a light source at the far end.
pasillo

hallway

Dejé mis zapatos en el pasillo antes de entrar.

A peaceful, sunlit courtyard surrounded by high, white stucco walls of a house. The center of the open space features a small stone fountain and potted green plants.
patio

courtyard

Necesito limpiar el patio antes de la fiesta.

A colorful, simple illustration of a multi-story city building with a single apartment window highlighted, representing a flat or apartment.
piso

apartment

Mi hermana vive en un piso en el centro de Barcelona.

A vibrant green potted houseplant with large, simple leaves resting on a surface.
planta

plant

Mi abuela tiene muchas plantas medicinales en su patio.

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 colorful illustration showing a front desk counter with a person standing behind it, representing a hotel reception area.
recepción

reception

¿Dónde está la recepción? Necesito registrarme.

A comfortable living room scene with a large sofa, a rug, and a small table.
sala

living room

Mi familia y yo vemos la televisión en la sala.

A cozy living room featuring a comfortable sofa, an armchair, and a small coffee table on a rug.
salón

living room

Vamos al salón para ver la película.

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 brightly colored ceramic coffee cup with a handle, steam rising from the hot liquid inside.
taza

cup

Necesito una taza de café para despertarme.

A storybook illustration of a small house with a distinct red tiled roof.
techo

roof

Necesitamos arreglar el techo antes de que llueva.

A sunny outdoor stone terrace with a small table, two chairs, and potted plants overlooking a garden.
terraza

terrace

Mi apartamento tiene una terraza con vistas al mar.

A close-up view of a simple, round silver doorbell button mounted next to a wooden door frame.
timbre

doorbell

Toca el timbre para avisar que llegaste.

A single, short segment of gray metallic pipe used for plumbing connections.
tubo

pipe

Necesitamos reemplazar el tubo de agua caliente.

A simple, closed wooden window set into a brightly colored stone wall, illustrating a physical building opening.
ventana

window

Abre la ventana, por favor. Hace calor.

A modern three-blade electric desk fan blowing a gentle breeze.
ventilador

fan

Hace mucho calor, por favor enciende el ventilador.

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 majestic, brightly colored palace featuring multiple spires, turrets, and a prominent central entrance.
palacio

palace

El presidente trabaja en el palacio de gobierno.

A tall, white, closed two-door refrigerator appliance standing in a clean, simple kitchen setting, drawn in a storybook style.
refrigerador

refrigerator

¿Puedes poner estas verduras en el refrigerador, por favor?

A simple illustration of a dimly lit, sparsely furnished basement room with gray concrete walls and a descending wooden staircase.
sótano

basement

Necesitamos bajar al sótano para encontrar las cajas de Navidad.

A clean, white ceramic toilet in a brightly lit bathroom.
váter

toilet

¿Dónde está el váter?

A2Elementary (27 words)

A stack of colorful currency bills and coins placed next to a miniature, simplified red house illustration, symbolizing payment for housing.
alquiler

rent

El alquiler de nuestro piso subió el 10% este año.

A steaming, freshly baked loaf of bread on a rustic wooden table.
casero

homemade

Me encanta el pan casero recién horneado.

A brightly lit window on the third floor of a large, colorful apartment building, showing a small potted plant on the windowsill.
departamento

apartment

Vivo en un departamento pequeño en el centro de la ciudad.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small rug, and a lamp.
doméstico

household

Dividimos las tareas domésticas entre todos.

A charming little house with a front garden and a blue door.
domicilio

residence

Por favor, escriba su domicilio actual en el formulario.

A beautiful stone building front with arched windows and a large wooden door.
fachada

facade

La fachada de la catedral es de estilo gótico.

A shiny silver water faucet with a single drop of water falling from the spout.
grifo

faucet

Por favor, cierra el grifo cuando te laves los dientes.

A cozy, brightly colored cottage with smoke coming from the chimney, surrounded by lush greenery under a soft, warm sky, symbolizing a comfortable home.
hogar

home

No hay lugar como el hogar.

A single, brightly colored puzzle piece floating slightly apart from the main, incomplete puzzle it belongs to, illustrating a component.
pieza

piece

Perdí una pieza del rompecabezas y ahora no puedo terminarlo.

A simple red house with a chimney sitting on a green grassy hill, symbolizing real estate ownership.
propiedad

property

Quiero comprar una propiedad pequeña cerca del mar.

A cozy, brightly colored single-family house with a chimney and a small garden, signifying a place of habitation.
residencia

residence

Su residencia principal está en la capital.

A cross-section of fertile brown earth showing roots and a small, healthy green plant growing out of the surface.
suelo

floor

El gato está durmiendo en el suelo.

A modern kitchen freezer with the door slightly open, showing frozen vegetables and ice cube trays inside.
congelador

freezer

Pon el helado en el congelador, por favor.

A colorful illustration depicting a tall adult figure holding the hand of a small child as they walk together on a sunny, grassy path, symbolizing guidance and upbringing.
criado

raised

Fui criado en el campo, por eso amo la naturaleza.

A close-up of a silver metal drain at the bottom of a white ceramic sink.
desagüe

drain

El desagüe del fregadero está atascado con restos de comida.

A sweeping view of a large, elegant traditional mansion situated on a huge expanse of green land, emphasizing the size of the property.
estate

estate

Compraron una finca grande para cultivar café.

A large white farmhouse with a red tile roof situated on a sprawling green field with trees in the background.
finca

estate

Mis abuelos viven en una finca en las montañas.

A person smiling while holding a set of house keys in front of an open apartment door.
inquilino

tenant

El nuevo inquilino se muda este fin de semana.

A stack of cardboard boxes with a small green plant on top, sitting in an empty room.
mudanza

move

Mi mudanza es el próximo sábado.

A cozy front porch of a small house with a wooden floor and a roof overhead.
porche

porch

Mi abuelo siempre se sienta en el porche a leer el periódico.

A large, rustic wooden gate set into a stone wall, leading to a country estate.
portón

gate

El portón del garaje es automático.

A close-up view of a small house featuring a prominent, brightly colored red tiled roof.
tejado

roof

El tejado de la iglesia es muy antiguo y necesita reparación.

A white window is wide open, with soft blue curtains blowing gently in a breeze, suggesting fresh air flowing into a room.
ventilación

ventilation

Abre la ventana para que haya ventilación.

A row of colorful small houses with different roof shapes and colors.
vivienda

housing

El precio de la vivienda ha subido mucho este año.

A sun-drenched flat rooftop terrace with a small table and a potted plant overlooking a blue sky.
azotea

flat roof

Subimos a la azotea para ver el atardecer.

A bright and welcoming hotel lobby with comfortable armchairs, a polished floor, and a reception desk.
hall

lobby

Te espero en el hall del hotel a las ocho.

A woman in a classic maid uniform holding a feather duster and a cleaning bucket.
sirvienta

maid

La sirvienta preparó el desayuno temprano.

Grammar Tips

Noun Gender Matters

Most house-related nouns in Spanish are either masculine (ending in -o) or feminine (ending in -a). For example, 'el dormitorio' (the bedroom) is masculine, while 'la cocina' (the kitchen) is feminine. Remember to match articles and adjectives to the noun's gender!

Plurals: Easy Peasy

Forming plurals for house parts is usually straightforward. If the word ends in a vowel, add -s (e.g., 'la ventana' becomes 'las ventanas'). If it ends in a consonant, add -es (e.g., 'el salón' becomes 'los salones'). This applies to most nouns, including room names and furniture.

Location, Location, Location

When describing where something is in a house, prepositions like 'en' (in/on), 'debajo de' (under), and 'al lado de' (next to) are key. For example, 'La lámpara está en la mesa.' (The lamp is on the table.)

Common Mistakes

Mistake:Yo vivo en un casa grande.

Correction: Yo vivo en una casa grande. — 'Casa' (house) is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine article 'una', not the masculine 'un'.

Mistake:Mi dormitorio es azul y grande.

Correction: Mi dormitorio es azul y grande. — This is actually correct! However, a common mistake is placing the adjective before the noun, like 'Mi azul dormitorio es grande'. In Spanish, descriptive adjectives typically follow the noun.

Mistake:Hay muchos muebles en el salón.

Correction: Hay mucho mobiliario en el salón. — While 'muebles' (pieces of furniture) is common, 'mobiliario' is a collective noun meaning 'furniture' and is often used in more formal contexts or when referring to furniture as a whole concept. 'Hay muchos muebles' is not strictly wrong, but 'mobiliario' is a good alternative to know.

Cultural Notes

The Spanish 'Patio'

Many homes in Spain and Latin America feature a 'patio', which is an open courtyard, often paved and sometimes with plants or a fountain. It's a central gathering space, distinct from a typical garden or backyard.

Balcones and Terraces

Balconies ('balcones') and terraces ('terrazas') are very common features, especially in apartment buildings in cities. They are often used as extensions of living space for relaxing or dining outdoors.

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