Rooms in a House
In Spanish, different rooms in a house are referred to with specific terms. The living room is called la sala or el cuarto de estar, the bedroom is el dormitorio or la habitación, the kitchen is la cocina, the bathroom is el baño, and the dining room is el comedor. Other rooms like el estudio (study), el sótano (basement), and el ático (attic) are also common in Spanish vocabulary related to housing.
Common Furniture
Furniture pieces in Spanish have distinct names that are important to know. For example, chair is la silla, table is la mesa, sofa or couch is el sofá, bed is la cama, dresser is la cómoda, and bookshelf is la estantería. Learning furniture terms helps with daily communication about home and housing.
Describing Rooms and Furniture
When describing rooms and furniture, common adjectives include grande (big), pequeño (small), cómodo (comfortable), moderno (modern), and antiguo (old or antique). Combining these with rooms or furniture enhances your ability to describe living spaces in Spanish, such as una sala grande (a big living room) or una cama cómoda (a comfortable bed).
Useful Phrases
Phrases for talking about rooms and furniture are essential for practical communication. Examples include Where is the bathroom? (¿Dónde está el baño?), I have a new chair (Tengo una silla nueva), and The kitchen is next to the dining room (La cocina está al lado del comedor). Mastery of these phrases will enable fluid conversation about housing and living spaces.
