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 Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | English Sentence |
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el cuchillo | los cuchillos | knife | knives | El cuchillo está en el cajón. | The knife is in the drawer. |
la cuchara | las cucharas | spoon | spoons | Uso una cuchara para el postre. | I use a spoon for dessert. |
el tenedor | los tenedores | fork | forks | El tenedor está sobre la mesa. | The fork is on the table. |
el plato | los platos | plate | plates | Los platos están en el lavaplatos. | The plates are in the dishwasher. |
el vaso | los vasos | glass | glasses | Necesito un vaso de agua. | I need a glass of water. |
la taza | las tazas | cup | cups | Tomo café en una taza. | I drink coffee in a cup. |
la sartén | las sartenes | frying pan | frying pans | Cocino huevos en la sartén. | I cook eggs in the frying pan. |
la olla | las ollas | pot | pots | La olla está en la estufa. | The pot is on the stove. |
el microondas | los microondas | microwave | microwaves | Caliento la comida en el microondas. | I heat the food in the microwave. |
el refrigerador | los refrigeradores | refrigerator | refrigerators | El 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 Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | English Sentence |
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la silla | las sillas | chair | chairs | La silla está junto a la mesa. | The chair is next to the table. |
la mesa | las mesas | table | tables | La mesa es de madera. | The table is made of wood. |
el sofá | los sofás | sofa | sofas | Me siento en el sofá por la tarde. | I sit on the sofa in the afternoon. |
la cama | las camas | bed | beds | Duermo en una cama cómoda. | I sleep in a comfortable bed. |
el armario | los armarios | wardrobe | wardrobes | El armario es muy grande. | The wardrobe is very big. |
la cómoda | las cómodas | dresser | dressers | Guardo mi ropa en la cómoda. | I keep my clothes in the dresser. |
el escritorio | los escritorios | desk | desks | Estudio en el escritorio. | I study at the desk. |
la lámpara | las lámparas | lamp | lamps | La lámpara está en la mesita. | The lamp is on the nightstand. |
la estantería | las estanterías | shelf | shelves | Pongo libros en la estantería. | I put books on the shelf. |
el espejo | los espejos | mirror | mirrors | El 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 Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | English Sentence |
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la escoba | las escobas | broom | brooms | Barre el suelo con la escoba. | Sweep the floor with the broom. |
el recogedor | los recogedores | dustpan | dustpans | Usa el recogedor para la basura. | Use the dustpan for the trash. |
el trapeador | los trapeadores | mop | mops | Paso el trapeador en la cocina. | I mop the kitchen floor. |
el cubo | los cubos | bucket | buckets | Llena el cubo con agua. | Fill the bucket with water. |
el paño | los paños | cloth | cloths | Limpio con un paño húmedo. | I clean with a damp cloth. |
el detergente | los detergentes | detergent | detergents | Uso detergente para lavar platos. | I use detergent to wash dishes. |
la esponja | las esponjas | sponge | sponges | La esponja está en el fregadero. | The sponge is in the sink. |
el limpiador | los limpiadores | cleaner | cleaners | El limpiador es para vidrios. | The cleaner is for glass. |
la aspiradora | las aspiradoras | vacuum cleaner | vacuum cleaners | Paso la aspiradora en la sala. | I vacuum the living room. |
el guante | los guantes | glove | gloves | Uso 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 Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | English Sentence |
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el televisor | los televisores | television | televisions | Vemos una película en el televisor. | We watch a movie on the television. |
la computadora | las computadoras | computer | computers | Trabajo en la computadora. | I work on the computer. |
el teléfono | los teléfonos | telephone | telephones | El teléfono está sonando. | The phone is ringing. |
la radio | las radios | radio | radios | Escucho música en la radio. | I listen to music on the radio. |
la lámpara | las lámparas | lamp | lamps | La lámpara está encendida. | The lamp is on. |
el ventilador | los ventiladores | fan | fans | Enciendo el ventilador en verano. | I turn on the fan in summer. |
la plancha | las planchas | iron | irons | Plancho la ropa con la plancha. | I iron clothes with the iron. |
el cargador | los cargadores | charger | chargers | El cargador está en el escritorio. | The charger is on the desk. |
la cafetera | las cafeteras | coffee maker | coffee makers | La cafetera está en la cocina. | The coffee maker is in the kitchen. |
el reloj | los relojes | clock/watch | clocks/watches | El 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 Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | English Sentence |
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el jabón | los jabones | soap | soaps | Me lavo las manos con jabón. | I wash my hands with soap. |
la toalla | las toallas | towel | towels | La toalla está colgada. | The towel is hanging. |
el champú | los champús | shampoo | shampoos | Uso champú para el cabello. | I use shampoo for my hair. |
el cepillo | los cepillos | brush | brushes | Me cepillo los dientes con el cepillo. | I brush my teeth with the brush. |
el maquillaje | — | makeup | — | Ella usa maquillaje todos los días. | She wears makeup every day. |
el espejo | los espejos | mirror | mirrors | El espejo está en el baño. | The mirror is in the bathroom. |
el secador | los secadores | hairdryer | hairdryers | Seco mi cabello con el secador. | I dry my hair with the hairdryer. |
el lavabo | los lavabos | sink | sinks | El lavabo está limpio. | The sink is clean. |
el inodoro | los inodoros | toilet | toilets | El inodoro está en el baño pequeño. | The toilet is in the small bathroom. |
la pasta de dientes | — | toothpaste | — | Uso 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.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025