Household items vocabulary in Spanish, covering essential nouns for rooms, furniture, and common objects around the home.

Welcome to the Spanish household items vocabulary guide! This resource is designed to help you learn the most common nouns used to describe rooms, furniture, and everyday objects in a typical home. Understanding this vocabulary will make it easier to talk about your living space, describe your surroundings, and follow conversations about daily life in Spanish.

Rooms

Here are the names of the main rooms in a house or apartment, along with example sentences to show how they’re used.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
la cocinalas cocinaskitchenkitchensCocino en la cocina.I cook in the kitchen.
el dormitoriolos dormitoriosbedroombedroomsMi dormitorio es grande.My bedroom is big.
la sala / el salónlas salas / los salonesliving roomliving roomsLa sala tiene un sofá.The living room has a sofa.
el bañolos bañosbathroombathroomsEl baño está limpio.The bathroom is clean.
el comedorlos comedoresdining roomdining roomsCenamos en el comedor.We eat in the dining room.
el pasillolos pasilloshallwayhallwaysEl pasillo es estrecho.The hallway is narrow.
el estudiolos estudiosstudy / officestudies / officesTrabajo en el estudio.I work in the study.
el garajelos garajesgaragegaragesEl garaje está vacío.The garage is empty.
el balcónlos balconesbalconybalconiesSalgo al balcón.I go out to the balcony.
el sótanolos sótanosbasementbasementsGuardamos cosas en el sótano.We store things in the basement.

La ___ tiene un sofá.


What is the Spanish word for 'living room'?


sala
'Sala' is the word for 'living room'. 'Baño' is bathroom, 'pasillo' is hallway, and 'dormitorio' is bedroom.

Mi ___ es grande.


How do you say 'bedroom' in Spanish?


dormitorio
The word for 'bedroom' is 'dormitorio'. 'Cocina' means kitchen, 'baño' means bathroom, and 'comedor' means dining room.

Furniture

These are the most common pieces of furniture you’ll find in a home, along with example sentences.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
la camalas camasbedbedsDuermo en la cama.I sleep in the bed.
el sofálos sofássofasofasEl sofá es cómodo.The sofa is comfortable.
la mesalas mesastabletablesPon la mesa, por favor.Set the table, please.
la sillalas sillaschairchairsMe siento en la silla.I sit on the chair.
el armariolos armarioswardrobe / closetwardrobes / closetsEl armario está lleno.The wardrobe is full.
la estanteríalas estanteríasbookshelfbookshelvesTengo una estantería en la sala.I have a bookshelf in the living room.
el escritoriolos escritoriosdeskdesksTrabajo en el escritorio.I work at the desk.
la cómodalas cómodasdresserdressersGuardo mi ropa en la cómoda.I keep my clothes in the dresser.
la lámparalas lámparaslamplampsEnciendo la lámpara por la noche.I turn on the lamp at night.
el espejolos espejosmirrormirrorsMe veo en el espejo.I look at myself in the mirror.

Appliances

These are common household appliances that appear in kitchens and laundry areas.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
el refrigeradorlos refrigeradoresrefrigeratorrefrigeratorsEl refrigerador está vacío.The refrigerator is empty.
la estufalas estufasstovestovesCocino en la estufa.I cook on the stove.
el hornolos hornosovenovensEl pastel está en el horno.The cake is in the oven.
el microondaslos microondasmicrowavemicrowavesCaliento la comida en el microondas.I heat the food in the microwave.
el lavaplatoslos lavaplatosdishwasherdishwashersEl lavaplatos está lleno.The dishwasher is full.
la licuadoralas licuadorasblenderblendersHago jugo con la licuadora.I make juice with the blender.
la tostadoralas tostadorastoastertoastersTosto el pan en la tostadora.I toast bread in the toaster.
la lavadoralas lavadoraswashing machinewashing machinesPongo la ropa en la lavadora.I put the clothes in the washing machine.
la secadoralas secadorasdryerdryersLa ropa está en la secadora.The clothes are in the dryer.
la cafeteralas cafeterascoffee makercoffee makersPreparo café en la cafetera.I make coffee in the coffee maker.

Cleaning Items

These are common tools and supplies used to clean the home.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
la escobalas escobasbroombroomsBarre el piso con la escoba.Sweep the floor with the broom.
el recogedorlos recogedoresdustpandustpansUsa el recogedor para juntar la basura.Use the dustpan to gather the trash.
la fregonalas fregonasmopmopsPaso la fregona en la cocina.I mop the kitchen.
el cubolos cubosbucketbucketsLlena el cubo con agua.Fill the bucket with water.
el detergentelos detergentesdetergentdetergentsUso detergente para lavar la ropa.I use detergent to wash the clothes.
el trapolos traposcloth / ragcloths / ragsLimpio con un trapo.I clean with a cloth.
la esponjalas esponjasspongespongesLimpio los platos con la esponja.I clean the dishes with the sponge.
el plumerolos plumerosdusterdustersQuito el polvo con el plumero.I dust with the duster.
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.

Everyday Objects

These are common small items you might find around the house.
Spanish SingularSpanish PluralEnglish SingularEnglish PluralSpanish ExampleEnglish Example
el relojlos relojesclock / watchclocks / watchesEl reloj está en la pared.The clock is on the wall.
la llavelas llaveskeykeysPerdí la llave de la puerta.I lost the door key.
el control remotolos controles remotosremote controlremote controlsCambia el canal con el control remoto.Change the channel with the remote control.
la almohadalas almohadaspillowpillowsLa almohada es suave.The pillow is soft.
la mantalas mantasblanketblanketsMe tapo con la manta.I cover myself with the blanket.
la cortinalas cortinascurtaincurtainsAbre las cortinas.Open the curtains.
el cuadrolos cuadrospicture / paintingpictures / paintingsHay un cuadro en la sala.There’s a painting in the living room.
la basuratrashSaca la basura, por favor.Take out the trash, please.
el jarrónlos jarronesvasevasesEl jarrón tiene flores.The vase has flowers.
la velalas velascandlecandlesEncendemos las velas por la noche.We light the candles at night.
This vocabulary covers the essential nouns you’ll need to describe most parts of a home and the objects within it. Practice using these words in context to build your confidence.

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    • English Singular: kitchen
    • English Plural: kitchens
    • English Example: I cook in the kitchen.

    Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025

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