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.
WITH THESE EXAMPLES, NOW IT SHOULD BE EASY FOR YOU TO DESCRIBE YOUR HOME AND EVERY ROOM INSIDE!
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