465 Spanish House Vocabulary Terms
So you want to learn Spanish. Where do you begin?
Start at home.
It’s simple, straightforward and classic. It’s a paradise of practical knowledge. It may even be where you spend most of your time. And you’re surrounded by great material for learning Spanish.
In this post, I’ll introduce you to a wealth of words and phrases you’ll be able to use every single day, right at home.
Contents
- 1. General Spanish House Vocabulary
- 2. Kitchen — La Cocina
- 3. Dining Room — Comedor
- 4. Bedroom — El Cuarto / El Dormitorio
- 5. Bathroom — El Baño
- 6. Living Room — La Sala de Estar
- 7. Backyard — El Patio Trasero
- 8. Front Yard — El Jardín Delantero
- 9. Laundry Room — El Cuarto de Lavar / El Lavadero
- 10. Nursery — Guardería
- 11. Office — La Oficina / El Estudio
- 12. Garage — El Garaje
- 13. Attic — El Ático
- How to Learn Spanish House Vocabulary
- And One More Thing…
1. General Spanish House Vocabulary
Before I move on to room-specific vocabulary, here are some basic house words in Spanish that you’ll need to know in order to speak about your home:
Spanish | English |
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Muebles | Furniture |
Hogar | Home |
Casa | House |
Apartamento | Apartment |
Cuarto | Room |
Puerta principal | Front door |
Ventana | Window |
Techo | Ceiling/roof |
Lámpara de techo | Ceiling light |
Suelo | Floor |
Suelo de madera | Hardwood floor |
Suelo de baldosa | Tile floor |
Papel tapiz | Wallpaper |
Pintura de pared | Wall paint |
Toma de corriente eléctrica | Electrical outlet |
Interruptor de luz | Light switch |
2. Kitchen — La Cocina
Appliance
Spanish | English |
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El refrigerador | Refrigerator |
El congelador | Freezer |
La estufa | Stove |
El horno | Oven |
El extractor de humo | Range hood |
El microondas | Microwave |
El lavavajillas | Dishwasher |
El fregadero | Sink |
La licuadora | Blender |
La cafetera | Coffee maker |
La tostadora | Toaster |
La batidora | Mixer |
El hervidor de agua | Kettle |
El escurridor | Drainer |
El bote de basura | Trash bin |
El refrigerador de vinos | Wine cooler |
El escurreplatos | Dish rack |
El abrelatas | Can opener |
El exprimidor | Juicer |
La tostadora | Toaster |
Furniture
Spanish | English |
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La mesa de cocina | Kitchen table |
Las sillas de cocina | Kitchen chairs |
Los armarios | Cabinets |
La alacena | Pantry |
El taburete | Bar stool |
La mesa plegable | Folding table |
La encimera | Countertop |
More Kitchen Vocabulary
Spanish | English |
---|---|
Los utensilios de cocina | Cooking utensils |
Las ollas | Pots |
Las sartenes | Pans |
La tabla de cortar | Cutting board |
El escurridor de platos | Dish drainer |
La báscula | Scale |
El rallador | Grater |
El abrebotellas | Bottle opener |
El rallador de queso | Cheese grater |
La tetera | Teapot |
La cacerola | Casserole dish |
La bandeja para hornear | Baking tray |
La batidora de mano | Hand mixer |
El termómetro para alimentos | Food thermometer |
El colador | Colander |
La tabla para amasar | Rolling pin |
La batidora de varillas | Whisk |
3. Dining Room — Comedor
Furniture
Spanish | English |
---|---|
La mesa de comedor | Dining table |
Las sillas | Chairs |
El bufé | Buffet |
La vitrina | China cabinet |
El carrito de servicio | Serving cart |
El aparador | Sideboard |
La alacena | Cupboard |
El mueble bar | Bar cabinet |
El botellero | Bottle holder |
Tableware and Accessories
Spanish | English |
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Los platos | Plates |
Los cubiertos | Silverware |
Los vasos | Glasses |
Las copas | Glasses (for wine, cocktails) |
Las tazas | Cups |
Los manteles | Tablecloths |
Los servilleteros | Napkin rings |
Los posavasos | Coasters |
Los salvamanteles | Placemats |
El centro de mesa | Centerpiece |
Los candelabros | Candle holders |
Los portavelas | Candlesticks |
Los manteles individuales | Placemats |
4. Bedroom — El Cuarto / El Dormitorio
Furniture and Appliances
Spanish | English |
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La cama | Bed |
El colchón | Mattress |
La almohada | Pillow |
El armario | Wardrobe |
La cómoda | Dresser |
La cabecera | Headboard |
El dosel | Canopy |
La mesita de noche | Nightstand |
La cómoda | Chest of drawers |
La mesa de noche | Bedside table |
La estantería | Bookshelf |
La mesita auxiliar | Side table |
El espejo de cuerpo entero | Full-length mirror |
La mecedora | Rocking chair |
El tocador | Dressing table |
El taburete de tocador | Vanity stool |
El espejo | Mirror |
El ventilador | Fan |
El aire acondicionado | Air conditioner |
La lámpara | Lamp |
El reloj despertador | Alarm clock |
La lámpara de lectura | Reading lamp |
Bedding
Spanish | English |
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La manta | Blanket |
El cubrecama | Bedspread |
La funda de almohada | Pillowcase |
Las sábanas | Sheets |
El edredón | Duvet |
El relleno nórdico | Duvet insert |
La colcha | Bedspread |
La almohada decorativa | Decorative pillow |
El almohadón | Throw pillow |
El protector de colchón | Mattress protector |
El faldón de cama | Bed skirt |
Storage and Organization
Spanish | English |
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El clóset | Closet |
El cajón | Drawer |
El organizador | Organizer |
El portarretratos | Picture frame |
El organizador de joyas | Jewelry organizer |
Windows
Spanish | English |
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Las persianas / Los estores | Window blinds |
Las cortinas | Curtains |
La cortina opaca | Blackout curtain |
La cortina sheer | Sheer curtain |
5. Bathroom — El Baño
Fixtures and Appliances
Spanish | English |
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El inodoro / La taza de baño | Toilet |
El lavabo | Sink |
La bañera | Bathtub |
La ducha | Shower |
El bidé | Bidet |
El espejo de baño | Bathroom mirror |
El grifo | Faucet |
La alcachofa de ducha / El cabezal de ducha | Showerhead |
El portarrollos | Toilet paper holder |
La jabonera | Soap dish |
El toallero | Towel rack |
La cortina de ducha | Shower curtain |
La repisa para bañera | Bathtub caddy |
El calentador de toallas | Towel warmer |
El extractor de humo | Exhaust fan |
La báscula de baño | Bathroom scale |
Furniture and Storage
Spanish | English |
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El mueble de baño | Bathroom vanity |
El armario de baño | Bathroom cabinet |
La estantería | Shelf |
El organizador de tocador | Vanity organizer |
El soporte para toallas | Towel stand |
El espejo con armario | Medicine cabinet |
El estante flotante | Floating shelf |
Accessories and Other Items
Spanish | English |
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El papel higiénico | Toilet paper |
El jabón | Soap |
El champú | Shampoo |
El acondicionador | Conditioner |
El gel de baño | Body wash |
La esponja | Sponge |
El cepillo de dientes | Toothbrush |
La pasta de dientes | Toothpaste |
La toalla | Towel |
La toalla de mano | Hand towel |
La toalla de baño | Bath towel |
El albornoz / La bata | Bathrobe |
El secador de pelo | Hairdryer |
Las pinzas | Tweezers |
Las tijeras | Scissors |
El cortaúñas | Nail clippers |
El espejo de aumento | Magnifying mirror |
El dispensador de jabón | Soap dispenser |
El cepillo para el cabello | Hairbrush |
El peine | Comb |
El cepillo de baño | Toilet brush |
El limpiador | Cleaner |
El desinfectante | Disinfectant |
La escobilla | Toilet bowl brush |
El cubo de la basura | Trash can |
6. Living Room — La Sala de Estar
Furniture
Spanish | English |
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El sofá | Sofa |
El sillón | Armchair |
El diván | Divan |
La mesa de centro | Coffee table |
La repisa | Shelf |
El mueble de TV | TV stand |
El aparador | Credenza |
El taburete | Stool |
El banco | Bench |
El sillón reclinable | Recliner |
La otomana | Ottoman |
El cheslón | Chaise lounge |
El sofá cama | Sofa bed |
El asiento de ventana | Window seat |
Appliances and Electronics
Spanish | English |
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El televisor / La televisión | Television |
El altavoz / La bocina | Speaker |
El reproductor de DVD | DVD player |
El reproductor de Blu-ray | Blu-ray player |
La consola de videojuegos | Video game console |
El control remoto | Remote control |
Accessories
Spanish | English |
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El cuadro | Painting |
El póster | Poster |
La fotografía | Photograph |
La lámpara de pie | Floor lamp |
La lámpara de mesa | Table lamp |
El candelabro | Chandelier |
El cojín | Cushion |
La alfombra | Rug |
El cojín decorativo | Decorative pillow |
La planta de interior | Indoor plant |
El jarrón | Vase |
Los vinilos decorativos | Wall decals |
La alfombra de piel de oveja | Sheepskin rug |
El termostato | Thermostat |
La chimenea | Fireplace |
La repisa de la chimenea | Mantel |
La mesita de café | Coffee table |
El florero | Vase |
La manta | Throw blanket |
Los cables | Cables |
Los enchufes múltiples | Power strip |
El adaptador | Adapter |
La extensión / El alargador | Extension cord |
7. Backyard — El Patio Trasero
Structures and Features
Spanish | English |
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La terraza | Terrace |
La piscina | Swimming pool |
El césped | Lawn |
El jardín | Garden |
El cenador | Gazebo |
La ducha exterior | Outdoor shower |
El invernadero | Greenhouse |
El sendero | Pathway |
El estanque | Pond |
El arenero | Sandbox |
El tobogán | Slide |
La casa de juegos | Playhouse |
La parrilla | Barbecue grill |
El asador | Outdoor grill |
Furniture
Spanish | English |
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La hamaca | Hammock |
El columpio | Swing |
La silla plegable | Folding chair |
La mesa de picnic | Picnic table |
Los muebles de exterior | Outdoor furniture |
El parasol / La sombrilla | Sunshade |
El paraguas | Umbrella |
8. Front Yard — El Jardín Delantero
Entryway
Spanish | English |
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La entrada | Driveway |
El camino de entrada | Walkway |
La escalera | Stairs |
El umbral | Threshold |
La piedra de entrada | Stepping stone |
El caminito de piedras | Stone path |
La terraza delantera | Front terrace |
Features and Decor
Spanish | English |
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El porche | Porch |
El seto | Hedge |
El arbusto | Shrub |
La verja | Fence |
Las macetas | Pots |
La farola | Street lamp |
El buzón | Mailbox |
El timbre | Doorbell |
El número de la casa | House number |
El porche cubierto | Covered porch |
El banco delantero | Front bench |
El paisajismo | Landscaping |
9. Laundry Room — El Cuarto de Lavar / El Lavadero
Appliances
Spanish | English |
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La lavadora | Washing machine |
La secadora | Dryer |
La plancha | Iron |
La tabla de planchar | Ironing board |
El tendedero | Drying rack |
El cuarto de lavado | Laundry room |
Furniture and Storage
Spanish | English |
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El armario | Cabinet |
El mueble de almacenamiento | Storage cabinet |
El organizador de ropa sucia | Laundry organizer |
El gancho | Hook |
La repisa de secado | Drying shelf |
La barra para colgar ropa | Clothing rod |
La tabla de plegado | Folding board |
El desagüe | Drain |
La cesta de ropa sucia | Laundry basket |
Cleaning Supplies
Spanish | English |
---|---|
El detergente | Detergent |
El suavizante de telas | Fabric softener |
El quitamanchas | Stain remover |
El detergente líquido | Liquid detergent |
La lejía | Bleach |
La bolsa de lavandería | Laundry bag |
La caja de detergente | Detergent box |
Accessories and Items
Spanish | English |
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La tabla de plegado | Folding table |
El cesto de ropa sucia | Laundry hamper |
La pinza de ropa | Clothespin |
La percha | Hanger |
El gancho para ropa | Hanging hook |
La cuerda de tendedero | Clothesline |
10. Nursery — Guardería
Furniture
Spanish | English |
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La cuna | Crib |
La cama infantil | Toddler bed |
El cambiador | Changing table |
La silla mecedora | Rocking chair |
El moisés | Moses basket |
El cochecito / La carriola | Stroller |
Diapering
Spanish | English |
---|---|
Los pañales | Diapers |
El pañal desechable | Disposable diaper |
El pañal de tela | Cloth diaper |
La toallita húmeda | Wet wipe |
La crema para pañal | Diaper cream |
La bolsa de pañales | Diaper bag |
El cubo de pañales | Diaper pail |
El organizador de pañales | Diaper organizer |
La alfombrilla para cambiar | Changing mat |
Toys and Playtime
Spanish | English |
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El juguete | Toy |
El organizador de juguetes | Toy organizer |
El móvil | Mobile |
El gimnasio de bebé | Baby gym |
El sonajero | Rattle |
El peluche | Stuffed animal |
El libro de tela | Fabric book |
El mordedor | Teether |
Safety Items
Spanish | English |
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La lámpara de noche | Night light |
El monitor para bebé | Baby monitor |
El protector de enchufes | Outlet plug cover |
La barrera de seguridad | Safety gate |
La alarma para bebé | Baby alarm |
El termómetro de bañera | Bath thermometer |
El aspirador nasal | Nasal aspirator |
La tijera para bebés | Baby scissors |
La loción para bebé | Baby lotion |
11. Office — La Oficina / El Estudio
Furniture
Spanish | English |
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El escritorio | Desk |
La silla de escritorio | Office chair |
El archivador | File cabinet |
La mesa auxiliar | Side table |
El librero | Bookcase |
La lámpara de escritorio | Desk lamp |
El sillón de lectura | Reading chair |
Electronics
Spanish | English |
---|---|
La computadora | Computer |
La laptop | Laptop |
El monitor | Monitor |
El teclado | Keyboard |
El ratón | Mouse |
La impresora | Printer |
El escáner | Scanner |
El teléfono | Telephone |
El auricular | Headset |
El cargador | Charger |
El enrutador | Router |
El módem | Modem |
Storage and Organization
Spanish | English |
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El portapapeles | Clipboard |
El organizador de documentos | Document organizer |
La bandeja de entrada | Inbox |
La bandeja de salida | Outbox |
El organizador de cables | Cable organizer |
El organizador de archivos | File organizer |
El organizador de escritorio | Desk organizer |
Supplies and Accessories
Spanish | English |
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El bolígrafo | Pen |
El lápiz | Pencil |
El marcador | Marker |
El resaltador | Highlighter |
La regla | Ruler |
La engrapadora / La grapadora | Stapler |
Los clips | Paper clips |
La cinta adhesiva | Tape |
La goma de borrar / El borrador | Eraser |
El sacapuntas | Pencil sharpener |
La libreta | Notebook |
El cuaderno | Notebook |
El bloc de notas | Notepad |
El reloj de pared | Wall clock |
El calendario | Calendar |
La alfombrilla de ratón | Mouse pad |
El organizador de revistas | Magazine organizer |
El cenicero | Ashtray |
Las tijeras | Scissors |
La perforadora | Hole punch |
El cortador de papel | Paper cutter |
La calculadora | Calculator |
La engrapadora de escritorio | Desktop stapler |
El pegamento | Glue |
La tiza / El gis | Chalk |
12. Garage — El Garaje
Storage and Organization
Spanish | English |
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El estante | Shelf |
El gabinete | Cabinet |
El organizador de herramientas | Tool organizer |
El banco de trabajo | Workbench |
La caja de herramientas | Toolbox |
La bolsa de herramientas | Tool bag |
La repisa | Rack |
El colgador | Hook |
Tools and Equipment
Spanish | English |
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La herramienta | Tool |
El martillo | Hammer |
El destornillador | Screwdriver |
La llave inglesa | Wrench |
La tenaza | Pliers |
El taladro | Drill |
La sierra | Saw |
La cinta métrica | Tape measure |
La pistola de clavos | Nail gun |
La cortadora de césped | Lawnmower |
El soplador de hojas | Leaf blower |
La podadora | Pruner |
La manguera | Hose |
El rastrillo | Rake |
La pala | Shovel |
El carrito de jardín | Garden cart |
El rociador | Sprayer |
El cortasetos | Hedge trimmer |
La escalera | Ladder |
El recipiente de almacenamiento | Storage container |
El extintor | Fire extinguisher |
El detector de humo | Smoke detector |
El detector de monóxido de carbono | Carbon monoxide detector |
La linterna | Flashlight |
Las baterías | Batteries |
La caja de fusibles | Fuse box |
El calentador de agua | Water heater |
El medidor eléctrico | Electric meter |
Automotive Supplies
Spanish | English |
---|---|
El gato | Jack |
La llave de rueda | Lug wrench |
El neumático de repuesto | Spare tire |
El aceite de motor | Motor oil |
El refrigerante | Coolant |
El líquido de frenos | Brake fluid |
El filtro de aceite | Oil filter |
La batería | Battery |
El limpiaparabrisas | Windshield wiper |
La bomba de aire | Air pump |
El limpiador de carburador | Carburetor cleaner |
13. Attic — El Ático
Storage
Spanish | English |
---|---|
El desván | Attic |
El espacio de almacenamiento | Storage space |
El altillo | Loft |
El loft | Storage room |
La bodega | Cellar |
La caja de almacenamiento | Storage box |
El baúl | Trunk |
Las estanterías | Shelves |
Items
Spanish | English |
---|---|
Las cajas | Boxes |
Las maletas | Suitcases |
Las herramientas | Tools |
Los juguetes antiguos | Antique toys |
Los adornos navideños | Christmas decorations |
Los libros viejos | Old books |
La ropa viejas | Old clothes |
Los objetos de colección | Collectibles |
Los recuerdos | Memorabilia |
El saco de dormir | Sleeping bag |
Los objetos antiguos | Vintage items |
Los coleccionables | Collectibles |
Las antigüedades | Antiques |
Los artículos retro | Retro items |
Las reliquias familiares | Family heirlooms |
Los objetos heredados | Inherited items |
Insulation and Utilities
Spanish | English |
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El aislamiento | Insulation |
El aislante térmico | Thermal insulator |
El aislante acústico | Acoustic insulator |
La ventilación | Ventilation |
El conducto de aire | Air duct |
El cableado | Wiring |
La bombilla | Light bulb |
Structural Elements
Spanish | English |
---|---|
Las vigas | Beams |
El techo inclinado | Sloped roof |
El revestimiento | Cladding |
La escalera de acceso | Access ladder |
La ventana de tejado | Skylight |
La claraboya | Roof window |
El conducto de ventilación | Ventilation duct |
El suelo del ático | Attic floor |
How to Learn Spanish House Vocabulary
How can you soak up all this new Spanish vocabulary?
Label, label, label
Go into every room and label everything. I mean everything. If you have to put a sticker on the dog, do it!
Labeling will help you see the words every day. In marketing, it’s said that you have to see something seven times before you will buy it. The same idea applies here. You have to see a word over and over again to have it added permanently to your vocabulary.
You don’t even have to make your own labels if you opt for a Spanish Vocabulary Stickers set, which gives you a bunch of handy and durable word labels for items around your home and office.
Talk to yourself
Start talking to yourself in Spanish. Say things aloud.
For example, if you walk into the kitchen for lunch, you can literally say:
Quiero comer algo para el almuerzo. (I want to eat something for lunch.)
By speaking out loud, you train your tongue for Spanish. Your fluency increases. By speaking and hearing yourself speak, you will learn more quickly. Yes, it will feel weird, but it is worth it. Your Spanish will skyrocket with this little trick.
Practice every day
This is probably the most important suggestion. You need to get used to using Spanish every day.
The labeling trick from earlier can make sure you’re constantly exposed to the vocabulary. You can also make your own flashcards and carry them around to flip through. It can also help to read Spanish texts or watch Spanish videos that would likely contain house-related vocabulary, such as house-decor magazines or video tours of buildings.
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