Common household items in Spanish, organized by category, with example sentences to show how each word is used in context.

Kitchenware

Kitchenware includes all the tools and containers used for cooking and eating.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample SentenceEnglish Sentence
el cuchillolos cuchillosknifeknivesEl cuchillo está en el cajón.The knife is in the drawer.
la cucharalas cucharasspoonspoonsUso una cuchara para el postre.I use a spoon for dessert.
el tenedorlos tenedoresforkforksEl tenedor está sobre la mesa.The fork is on the table.
el platolos platosplateplatesLos platos están en el lavaplatos.The plates are in the dishwasher.
el vasolos vasosglassglassesNecesito un vaso de agua.I need a glass of water.
la tazalas tazascupcupsTomo café en una taza.I drink coffee in a cup.
la sarténlas sartenesfrying panfrying pansCocino huevos en la sartén.I cook eggs in the frying pan.
la ollalas ollaspotpotsLa olla está en la estufa.The pot is on the stove.
el microondaslos microondasmicrowavemicrowavesCaliento la comida en el microondas.I heat the food in the microwave.
el refrigeradorlos refrigeradoresrefrigeratorrefrigeratorsEl refrigerador está en la cocina.The refrigerator is in the kitchen.
Kitchenware vocabulary is essential for talking about cooking, eating, and kitchen routines in Spanish.

Furniture

Furniture includes the larger items in a home used for sitting, sleeping, and storage.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample SentenceEnglish Sentence
la sillalas sillaschairchairsLa silla está junto a la mesa.The chair is next to the table.
la mesalas mesastabletablesLa mesa es de madera.The table is made of wood.
el sofálos sofássofasofasMe siento en el sofá por la tarde.I sit on the sofa in the afternoon.
la camalas camasbedbedsDuermo en una cama cómoda.I sleep in a comfortable bed.
el armariolos armarioswardrobewardrobesEl armario es muy grande.The wardrobe is very big.
la cómodalas cómodasdresserdressersGuardo mi ropa en la cómoda.I keep my clothes in the dresser.
el escritoriolos escritoriosdeskdesksEstudio en el escritorio.I study at the desk.
la lámparalas lámparaslamplampsLa lámpara está en la mesita.The lamp is on the nightstand.
la estanteríalas estanteríasshelfshelvesPongo libros en la estantería.I put books on the shelf.
el espejolos espejosmirrormirrorsEl espejo está en el baño.The mirror is in the bathroom.
Furniture vocabulary helps you describe and talk about different rooms and how your home is arranged.

Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning supplies are the tools and products used to keep a home tidy.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample SentenceEnglish Sentence
la escobalas escobasbroombroomsBarre el suelo con la escoba.Sweep the floor with the broom.
el recogedorlos recogedoresdustpandustpansUsa el recogedor para la basura.Use the dustpan for the trash.
el trapeadorlos trapeadoresmopmopsPaso el trapeador en la cocina.I mop the kitchen floor.
el cubolos cubosbucketbucketsLlena el cubo con agua.Fill the bucket with water.
el pañolos pañosclothclothsLimpio con un paño húmedo.I clean with a damp cloth.
el detergentelos detergentesdetergentdetergentsUso detergente para lavar platos.I use detergent to wash dishes.
la esponjalas esponjasspongespongesLa esponja está en el fregadero.The sponge is in the sink.
el limpiadorlos limpiadorescleanercleanersEl limpiador es para vidrios.The cleaner is for glass.
la aspiradoralas aspiradorasvacuum cleanervacuum cleanersPaso la aspiradora en la sala.I vacuum the living room.
el guantelos guantesgloveglovesUso guantes para limpiar.I use gloves to clean.
Cleaning supplies vocabulary lets you talk about chores and keeping your home clean in Spanish.

I use detergent to wash dishes.


Uso detergente para lavar platos.

"Detergente" means "detergent." The correct sentence is "Uso detergente para lavar platos."

Electronics

Electronics are devices commonly found in the home that use electricity.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample SentenceEnglish Sentence
el televisorlos televisorestelevisiontelevisionsVemos una película en el televisor.We watch a movie on the television.
la computadoralas computadorascomputercomputersTrabajo en la computadora.I work on the computer.
el teléfonolos teléfonostelephonetelephonesEl teléfono está sonando.The phone is ringing.
la radiolas radiosradioradiosEscucho música en la radio.I listen to music on the radio.
la lámparalas lámparaslamplampsLa lámpara está encendida.The lamp is on.
el ventiladorlos ventiladoresfanfansEnciendo el ventilador en verano.I turn on the fan in summer.
la planchalas planchasironironsPlancho la ropa con la plancha.I iron clothes with the iron.
el cargadorlos cargadoreschargerchargersEl cargador está en el escritorio.The charger is on the desk.
la cafeteralas cafeterascoffee makercoffee makersLa cafetera está en la cocina.The coffee maker is in the kitchen.
el relojlos relojesclock/watchclocks/watchesEl reloj está en la pared.The clock is on the wall.
Electronics vocabulary is useful for talking about modern conveniences and daily routines in the home.

Bathroom Items

Bathroom items include the objects you use for hygiene and grooming.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralExample SentenceEnglish Sentence
el jabónlos jabonessoapsoapsMe lavo las manos con jabón.I wash my hands with soap.
la toallalas toallastoweltowelsLa toalla está colgada.The towel is hanging.
el champúlos champússhampooshampoosUso champú para el cabello.I use shampoo for my hair.
el cepillolos cepillosbrushbrushesMe cepillo los dientes con el cepillo.I brush my teeth with the brush.
el maquillajemakeupElla usa maquillaje todos los días.She wears makeup every day.
el espejolos espejosmirrormirrorsEl espejo está en el baño.The mirror is in the bathroom.
el secadorlos secadoreshairdryerhairdryersSeco mi cabello con el secador.I dry my hair with the hairdryer.
el lavabolos lavabossinksinksEl lavabo está limpio.The sink is clean.
el inodorolos inodorostoilettoiletsEl inodoro está en el baño pequeño.The toilet is in the small bathroom.
la pasta de dientestoothpasteUso pasta de dientes por la mañana.I use toothpaste in the morning.
Bathroom vocabulary lets you describe personal care routines and items in Spanish.
Household items vocabulary in Spanish covers everything from kitchen tools to cleaning supplies, furniture, electronics, and bathroom essentials. Learning these categories helps you describe your home and daily routines more fully.

The towel is hanging.


La toalla está colgada.

"Toalla" means "towel," and "colgada" means "hanging." The correct sentence is "La toalla está colgada."

Flashcards (1 of 50)

  • Example Sentence: El cuchillo está en el cajón.
  • English Singular: knife
  • English Plural: knives
  • English Sentence: The knife is in the drawer.

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