Learn Spanish with Prof. MMag. Karin Silvina Hiebaum «The parts of the house»

As important as Grammar is, vocabulary is just as –or sometimes even more– necessary! However, it can be hard to learn so many words, especially if you have to do it by heart! Something that usually helps is repetition, repetition, repetition. Therefore… what could be easier than repeating words that you have to use every day? For example, everything that you can find in your house!

THESE ARE THE ROOMS OF A HOUSE IN SPANISH:

La cocina = the kitchen
El living / la sala =the living room
El cuarto / la habitación / dormitorio = the bedroom
El jardín = the garden
El pasillo = the hallway
El comedor = the dining room
El ático = the attic
El sótano = the basement
El baño = the bathroom
What about the floors?
Planta baja = first floor
Primer piso = second floor
Segundo piso = third floor

THESE ARE THE KITCHEN ITEMS IN SPANISH:

El horno = the oven
La heladera = the fridge
La cuchara = the spoon
El tenedor = the fork
El cuchillo = the knife
El plato = the plate
El vaso = the cup
La taza = the mug
La batidora = the blender
La olla = the dutch oven
La sartén = the pan
Las hornallas = the stove burners
El microondas = the microwave
La pileta / la bacha = the sink
La mesada = the kitchen counter
La mesa = the table
La silla = the chair
El lavaplatos = the dishwasher

THESE ARE LIVING ROOM ITEMS IN SPANISH?

La mesita = the coffee table
La ventana = the window
Las cortinas = the curtains
El teléfono = the telephone
La alfombra = the carpet
El almohadón = the cushion
El sillón = the couch
La tele / el televisor = the TV
La lámpara = the lamp
La chimenea = the chimney
El cuadro = the painting
La biblioteca = the bookcase
El reloj = the clock

BATHROOM PARTS IN SPANISH:

El indoor = the toilet
La ducha = the shower
La canilla = the tap
La bañera = the tub
El secador = the hair dryer
La toalla = the towel
La esponja = the sponge
El jabón = the soap
El cepillo de dientes = the toothbrush
El papel higiénico = the toilet paper
El espejo = the mirror

PARTS OF THE BEDROOM IN SPANISH:

La cama = the bed
La mesita de luz = the night table
El placard = the closet
El escritorio = the desk
La percha = the hanger
La cuna= the crib
Las sábanas = the sheets
Los juguetes = the toys

Other random things we have in our houses lying around:

La escoba = the broom
La aspiradora = the vacuum cleaner
El enchufe = the plug
La llave = the key
La basura = the garbage
La computadora = the computer
Las escaleras = the stairs
Las cajas = the boxes

AS WE KNOW, “SER”, “ESTAR”, “HABER”, “TENER” AND “PARECER” ARE THE VERBS THAT WE ARE MOSTLY GOING TO USE IN DESCRIPTIONS! READ SER AND ESTAR BLOG
Here are some simple sentences:

Voy a limpiar la cocina.
I am going to clean the kitchen.

Necesito barrer el suelo.
I need to sweep the floor.

No olvides hacer la cama.
Don’t forget to make the bed.

Cleaning Activities
Household chores or cleaning activities are common routines in every home. Here are some useful words and phrases related to cleaning:
Spanish
English
Limpiar
To clean
Barrer
To sweep
Aspirar
To vacuum
Lavar los platos
To wash the dishes
Hacer la cama
To make the bed

Simple Phrases for Around the House
Now, let’s learn some short phrases that can be used in the context of a home:

La cocina está limpia.
The kitchen is clean.

Hay un sofá en la sala.
There is a sofa in the living room.

La cama es cómoda.
The bed is comfortable.

El jardín es hermoso.
The garden is beautiful.

Necesito una silla.
I need a chair.

Describing Your Home
Being able to describe your house or apartment is a useful skill. Here are some phrases that might help:

Vivo en un apartamento pequeño.
I live in a small apartment.

Mi casa tiene tres dormitorios.
My house has three bedrooms.

La sala es muy luminosa.
The living room is very bright.

Household Problems
Household problems are something we all deal with from time to time. Here’s how to talk about them in Spanish:

La lámpara está rota.
The lamp is broken.

El grifo está goteando.
The faucet is dripping.

La nevera no está enfriando.
The fridge isn’t cooling.

Conclusion
Remember, learning to talk about familiar settings in Spanish can make the language feel more accessible. Practice these words and phrases as you move around your house, and you’ll find yourself becoming more comfortable with Spanish. As always, the key to learning is consistent practice. ¡Buena suerte con tu aprendizaje del español! (Good luck with your Spanish learning!)

ADJECTIVES CAN WE USE TO DESCRIBE OUR HOME:

Luminoso/a = luminous
Grande = big
Pequeño/a = little, small
Elegante = fancy
Moderno = modern
Desordenado/a = untidy
Ordenado/a = tidy
Cálido/a = warm
Frío/a = cold
Cómodo/a = comfortable
Hogañero/a = homely
Lindo/a = nice
Feo/a = ugly

Of course, don’t forget:

To conjugate the verbs! La cocina es… The kitchen is… / Los cuartos son… The rooms are…
To change the adjectives according to the noun! La cocina es luminosa = The kitchen is luminous / El baño es luminoso = The bathroom is luminous / Los cuartos son luminosos = The rooms are luminous

HOW TO DESCRIBE OUR HOME:

First, we should say if we live in a house (casa) or an apartment (departamento).

Vivo en una casa grande. Tiene tres pisos. En la planta baja están la sala, la cocina y el comedor. En el primer piso hay tres dormitorios, el mío, el de mi hermano y el de mis papás. El tercer piso es el ático, donde hay muchas cajas. Tenemos un jardín muy grande, con árboles y una pileta.

I live in a big house. It has three floors. On the first floor, there is the living room, the kitchen and the dining room. On the second floor, we have three bedrooms, mine, my brother’s and my parent’s. The third floor is the attic, where we have many boxes. We have a big garden with trees and a pool.

What about describing a room? Our own bedroom, for instance?

Mi cuarto es grande y luminoso, aunque está un poco desordenado. Tiene una ventana con cortinas azules. Hay una cama, un escritorio, un placard, una biblioteca y un puf. ¡El puf es muy cómodo! Las paredes son azules también y el piso es de madera. En la biblioteca guardo mis libros y en el placard, mi ropa. También tengo un poster de mi banda favorita en la puerta.

My room is big and luminous, a bit messy, though. There is a window with blue curtains. There is a bed, a closet, a bookcase, and a puff. The puff is really comfy! The walls are blue as well and the floor is wooden. I keep my books in the bookcase and my clothes in the closet. I also have a poster of my favorite band on the door.