In the home people talk about the house, the floor and the apartment to refer to the place where a person lives. House tends to be an independent dwelling. Floor and apartment are used for residences inside a building. Also appear words such as room, house, home and dwelling. In a daily conversation, you can say: I live in a small house, I am looking for an apartment near the center, or My home is in a quiet neighborhood. To ask for or give information about places within the city, it is also useful Directions and Localizations.

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Un piso es una vivienda que está en un edificioEl vecindario es la zona donde están muchas casas cercanasUn apartamento es una vivienda pequeña dentro de un edificioUna casa es un lugar donde vive una persona o una familiaUna terraza es un espacio exterior elevado para descansar o mirar fueraUn edificio es una construcción grande con varias viviendas o espaciosUn patio es un espacio abierto dentro o junto a una casaEl hogar es el lugar donde una persona se siente en casaEl portal es la entrada principal de un edificioUna habitación es una parte de la casa con una función concreta

Basic Home Vocabulary

Word	Definition
casa	A casa is a place where a person or a family lives.
piso	A piso is a dwelling that is in a building.
apartamento	An apartamento is a small dwelling inside a building.
habitación	A habitación is a part of the house with a concrete function.
hogar	The hogar is the place where a person feels at home.
edificio	A edificio is a large building with several homes or spaces.
vecindario	The vecindario is the area where there are many houses nearby.
portal	The portal is the main entrance of a building.
patio	An patio is an open space inside or next to a house.
terraza	A terraza is an outdoor elevated space to rest or look outside.

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A dwelling is divided into spaces with different functions. The cocina is where food is prepared. The baño is the place to wash oneself and use the toilet. The dormitorio or habitación is the space for sleeping. The sala or salón is used to rest or receive guests. The comedor is the area where people eat. The pasillo connects one room with another, and the entrada is the area you enter the house through. In a simple description you can say: The cocina is next to the comedor and the baño is at the end of the pasillo.

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El baño es la habitación donde una persona se lavaLa sala es una habitación donde la familia descansa o recibe visitasEl lavadero es la zona donde se lava la ropa o se hacen tareas de limpiezaEl jardín es el espacio exterior con plantas y a veces flores o céspedEl desván es el espacio alto de la casa donde se guardan cosasEl dormitorio es la habitación donde se duermeLa entrada es la parte de la casa por donde se accedeEl pasillo es el espacio que conecta unas habitaciones con otrasLa cocina es la parte de la casa donde se prepara la comidaEl comedor es el lugar donde se come

Main Parts of the Dwelling

Word	Definition
cocina	The cocina is the part of the house where food is prepared.
baño	The baño is the room where a person washes.
dormitorio	The dormitorio is the room where one sleeps.
sala	The sala is a room where the family rests or receives visitors.
comedor	The comedor is the place where you eat.
pasillo	The pasillo is the space that connects some rooms with others.
entrada	The entrada is the part of the house through which you access.
lavadero	The lavadero is the area where clothes are washed or cleaning tasks are done.
desván	The desván is the high space of the house where things are stored.
jardín	The jardín is the outdoor space with plants and sometimes flowers or grass.

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The basic furniture appears in many rooms. The cama is used in the bedroom. The mesa serves to eat, study or put objects down. The silla accompanies the table. The sofá is the main piece of furniture to sit in the living room. The armario stores clothes and other objects. The estantería organizes books, boxes or decorations. The escritorio is a desk for work or study. These words are often combined in phrases like cama and mesita de noche, mesa and sillas, or sofá and estantería in the living room. To learn more vocabulary related to daily life, Shopping is also useful.

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El buró es un mueble pequeño junto a la cama para apoyar objetosEl armario es un mueble donde se guarda ropa u otros objetosEl taburete es un asiento pequeño sin respaldoLa estantería es un mueble con baldas para colocar libros u objetosLa silla es el mueble que se usa para sentarseEl sofá es un asiento grande para descansar varias personasEl escritorio es una mesa para estudiar o trabajarLa cama es el mueble donde una persona duermeLa mesa es un mueble con superficie plana para comer, trabajar o apoyar cosasLa cómoda es un mueble con cajones para guardar ropa o cosas pequeñas

Common Furniture in the Home

Word	Definition
cama	The cama is the furniture where a person sleeps.
mesa	The mesa is a piece of furniture with a flat surface for eating, working, or supporting things.
silla	The silla is the furniture used to sit.
sofá	The sofá is a large seat to rest several people.
armario	The armario is a piece of furniture where clothes or other objects are kept.
estantería	The estantería is a piece of furniture with shelves for books or objects.
escritorio	The escritorio is a desk for studying or working.
cómoda	The cómoda is a piece of furniture with drawers to store clothes or small things.
taburete	The taburete is a small seat without a back.
buró	The buró is a small piece of furniture next to the bed to support objects.

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The living room gathers objects that create a comfortable space to rest. The lámpara gives light at night or in a reading corner. The alfombra covers the floor and can make the room warmer. The cortinas cover the window and control the light. The cojines add comfort to the sofa or a chair. The televisión is usually in front of the sofa, on a piece of furniture or hanging on the wall. In a real house, these objects appear together: a lámpara next to the sofa, a alfombra under the coffee table and cortinas at the window. To better describe home clothing and textiles, Clothes and Accessories also helps.

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La alfombra es una tela grande que se pone en el sueloLos cojines son almohadas pequeñas para apoyar la espalda o decorarLa mesa baja es una mesa pequeña y baja que suele estar delante del sofáEl cuadro es una obra o imagen colgada en la paredLa lámpara es un objeto que da luzEl ventilador es un aparato que mueve el aireLa estufa es un aparato que da calorEl reloj es un objeto que indica la horaLa televisión es un aparato para ver programas y películasLas cortinas son telas que cubren las ventanas

Common Living Room Objects

Word	Definition
lámpara	The lámpara is an object that gives light.
alfombra	The alfombra is a large fabric that is laid on the floor.
cortinas	The cortinas are fabrics that cover the windows.
cojines	The cojines are small cushions to support the back or decorate.
televisión	The televisión is a device to watch programs and movies.
mesa baja	The mesa baja is a small, low table usually in front of the sofa.
reloj	The reloj is an object that indicates the time.
cuadro	The cuadro is a work or image hung on the wall.
estufa	The estufa is a device that gives heat.
ventilador	The ventilador is a device that moves the air.

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The kitchen and dining room concentrate very common words of daily life. The mesa and the sillas form the center of the dining area. The nevera stores cold foods and drinks. The alacena or the armario de cocina stores plates, glasses and dry food. The microondas heats food quickly. In a house, the mesa can be in the kitchen or in the dining room, depending on the size of the space. A natural sentence is: The nevera is next to the alacena and the microondas is above the counter. In furniture shopping for the home, these words frequently appear together with other Shopping terms.

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El plato es un objeto donde se sirve la comidaLa cuchara es un utensilio para tomar alimentos líquidos o blandosEl tenedor es un utensilio con puntas para comerLa nevera es el aparato donde se guardan alimentos fríosLa sartén es un recipiente plano para freír alimentosEl vaso es un recipiente para beber líquidosLa olla es un recipiente grande para cocinarEl microondas es un aparato que calienta comida muy rápidoLa alacena es un mueble para guardar comida, platos o utensiliosLa servilleta es un trozo de tela o papel para limpiarse la boca o las manos

Essential Kitchen and Dining Vocabulary

Word	Definition
nevera	The nevera is the appliance where cold foods are stored.
alacena	The alacena is a cabinet to store food, dishes, or utensils.
microondas	The microondas is a device that heats food very quickly.
plato	The plato is an object where food is served.
vaso	The vaso is a container for drinking liquids.
cuchara	The cuchara is a utensil to take liquids or soft foods.
tenedor	The tenedor is a utensil with tines to eat.
servilleta	The servilleta is a piece of cloth or paper to wipe the mouth or hands.
olla	The olla is a large container for cooking.
sartén	The sartén is a flat pan to fry foods.

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The bathroom and the bedroom have very specific objects. In the bathroom, the lavabo is used to wash hands and face. The ducha is used for taking a shower. The espejo is usually above the sink. The toalla dries the body and hands. In the bedroom, the mesita de noche is next to the bed and serves to put a lamp, a book or the phone. The cómoda stores folded clothes in drawers. You can say: The toalla is hanging behind the door and the mesita de noche is next to the cama. These words appear a lot when talking about daily routines and keeping the house in order.

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El edredón es una cubierta gruesa para la camaEl jabón es una sustancia para limpiar el cuerpo o las manosEl cesto de ropa es el recipiente donde se deja la ropa suciaLa cómoda es un mueble con cajones para guardar ropaLa mesita de noche es una mesa pequeña que se coloca junto a la camaLa almohada es un cojín donde se apoya la cabeza al dormirEl espejo es una superficie que refleja la imagenLa ducha es el lugar donde cae el agua para bañarseEl lavabo es donde una persona se lava las manos o la caraLa toalla es un paño para secarse

Furniture and objects of the bathroom and bedroom

Word	Definition
lavabo	The washbasin is where a person washes their hands or face.
ducha	The shower is the place where water falls to bathe.
espejo	The mirror is a surface that reflects the image.
toalla	The towel is a cloth to dry off.
mesita de noche	The nightstand is a small table that is placed next to the bed.
cómoda	The dresser is a piece of furniture with drawers to store clothes.
almohada	The pillow is a cushion where the head rests when sleeping.
edredón	The duvet is a thick cover for the bed.
jabón	The soap is a substance to clean the body or the hands.
cesto de ropa	The laundry basket is the container where dirty clothes are placed.

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To locate objects inside the house you use spatial relation expressions. Encima de indicates that something is on top of another thing: The book is on top of the table. Debajo de indicates a lower position: The slippers are under the bed. Al lado de shows proximity to the side: The lamp is next to the bed. Enfrente de marks an opposite position: The sofa is in front of the television. Dentro de indicates that something is inside a place: The keys are inside the box. These expressions are used with furniture, rooms and objects in the house, and also help to give directions in Directions and Localizations.

Expressions to Indicate Location

Usage	Explanation
Over	Use encima de to say something is in a higher position and supported by another thing.
Under	Use debajo de to indicate something is in a lower position than another thing.
Next to	Use al lado de to say something is very close to another thing.
In front of	Use enfrente de to indicate something is in front of another thing.
Inside	Use dentro de to say something is inside a place or container.
Behind	Use detrás de to indicate something is at the back of another thing.
Between	Use entre to say something is in the middle of two or more things.
Near	Use cerca de to indicate short distance.
Far from	Use lejos de to say something is a great distance away.
Next to	Use junto a to indicate something is attached or very close to another thing.

The rooms and the houses are described with simple and useful adjectives. Grande and pequeño talk about size. Cómodo describes a pleasant place to sit, sleep or spend time. Moderno is used for spaces with contemporary design. Ordenado indicates that things are in their place. Luminoso describes a room with a lot of natural light. A natural description can be: The living room is big and bright, the kitchen is modern and the bedroom is comfortable and organized. These adjectives appear often when searching, renting or commenting on a dwelling.

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Ordenado describe un lugar donde las cosas están en su sitioGrande significa que tiene mucho tamañoLuminoso significa que entra mucha luzLimpio significa que no tiene suciedadPequeño significa que tiene poco tamañoCómodo describe un lugar donde se descansa bienAmplio significa que tiene bastante espacioModerno describe algo actual y nuevo en estiloTranquilo describe un lugar sin mucho ruidoAcogedor describe un lugar agradable y cálido

Adjectives for Talking About Spaces

Word	Definition
grande	Grande means it has a lot of size.
pequeño	Pequeño means it has little size.
cómodo	Cómodo describes a place where you rest well.
moderno	Moderno describes something current and new in style.
ordenado	Ordenado describes a place where things are in their place.
luminoso	Luminoso means a lot of light comes in.
acogedor	Acogedor describes a pleasant and warm place.
limpio	Limpio means it is free of dirt.
tranquilo	Tranquilo describes a place without much noise.
amplio	Amplio means it has plenty of space.

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Depending on the country or region, some words change. Piso is used a lot in Spain for a dwelling in a building. Apartamento is common in several countries. Departamento is used mainly in Latin America. Some names of furniture also change. Armario is the most general term for a piece of furniture where clothes are kept. Ropero is used in some regions with the same meaning. Sofá is the most common word for the seating furniture, while sillón usually refers to a larger or individual armchair. In normal conversation, the choice depends on the region, not the basic meaning.

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En México, ropero se usa mucho como nombre de un mueble para guardar ropaEn Colombia, apartamento es una palabra muy frecuente para una vivienda en un edificioEn España, piso es la palabra común para una vivienda en un edificioEn España, armario es la palabra más común para un mueble donde se guarda ropaEn parte de México, sillón puede usarse para hablar del asiento grande y cómodo del salónEn México, departamento se usa mucho para una vivienda dentro de un edificioEn España, sofá es la palabra habitual para el asiento grande del salónEn Argentina, departamento también es una forma muy habitual para hablar de una vivienda en un edificio

Regional Variants of Domestic Vocabulary

Region	Variant	Definition	Example
España	piso	In Spain, piso is the common word for a dwelling in a building.	Vivo en un piso muy alto.I live in a piso that is very high.
México	departamento	In Mexico, departamento is widely used for a dwelling inside a building.	Mi departamento tiene una vista increíble.My departamento has an incredible view.
Argentina	departamento	In Argentina, departamento is also a very common way to talk about a dwelling in a building.	El departamento de Tomás es muy luminoso.Tomás’s departamento is very bright.
Colombia	apartamento	In Colombia, apartamento is a very common word for a dwelling in a building.	Nuestro apartamento queda cerca del parque.Our apartamento is near the park.
España	armario	In Spain, armario is the most common word for a piece of furniture where clothes are kept.	Guardo la chaqueta en el armario.I keep the jacket in the armario.
México	ropero	In Mexico, ropero is widely used as the name of a piece of furniture to store clothes.	El ropero está lleno de camisas.The ropero is full of shirts.
España	sofá	In Spain, sofá is the usual word for the large seating in the living room.	Nos sentamos en el sofá para ver la película.We sit on the sofá to watch the movie.
México	sillón	In parts of Mexico, sillón can be used to talk about the large and comfortable seating in the living room.	Mi sillón favorito está junto a la ventana.My sillón favorite is next to the window.

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