Learn the most important Spanish words for rooms in a house and the furniture you find in them. This guide will help you talk about your home, describe where things are, and understand everyday conversations about living spaces.
Rooms
The Spanish word for “room” is habitación or cuarto, but many rooms have specific names. Here are the most common:
- la cocina — the kitchen
- el dormitorio / la habitación — the bedroom
- el baño — the bathroom
- la sala / el salón — the living room
- el comedor — the dining room
- el estudio — the study/home office
- el pasillo — the hallway
- el garaje — the garage
- el jardín — the garden
Choose the correct Spanish word for 'the hallway': ___ — el pasillo.
el pasillo
'El pasillo' means 'the hallway.' The other options are garden and garage.
Furniture
Many furniture items have gender in Spanish (el or la), so pay attention to articles:
- la mesa — the table
- la silla — the chair
- el sofá — the sofa/couch
- la cama — the bed
- el armario — the wardrobe/closet
- la lámpara — the lamp
- el escritorio — the desk
- la estantería — the shelf/bookcase
- el espejo — the mirror
- la cómoda — the chest of drawers
- el sillón — the armchair
Choose the correct Spanish word for 'the lamp': ___ — la lámpara.
la lámpara
'La lámpara' means 'the lamp.' The other options are mirror, table, and armchair.
Summary
With these rooms and furniture words, you can describe most places in a home and name the main items you find there. This vocabulary is a great foundation for talking about housing and everyday life in Spanish.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
