House words in Spanish Spanish house vocabulary

Do you need to expand your Spanish vocabulary related to the home? You've come to the right place. In this article by don Quijote you will learn all the house words in Spanish that you need to know to master Spanish vocabulary.

It doesn't matter whether you live in a house, an apartment or a villa; even a studio, shared flat or terraced house. Although the rooms may vary, in some houses there will be more space than in others and more rooms to use, the vocabulary is the same for all of them.

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Below, you will find all the house words in Spanish divided by rooms, so you know where to find each one.

Parts of a house in Spanish

A house can be made up of several rooms, these are house words in Spanish including:

• Habitación (Room)
• Dormitorio (Bedroom)
• Salón (Living room)
• Comedor (Dining room)
• Cocina (Kitchen)
• Cuarto de baño (Bathroom)
• Pasillo (Hallway)
• Sótano (Basement)
• Ático or Desván (Attic)
• Despensa (Pantry)
• Despacho (Office)
• Garaje (Garage)
• Trastero (Storage room)
• Escaleras (Stairs)
• Jardín (Garden)
• Piscina (Swimming pool)
• Terraza (Terrace)

Although it doesn't matter what type of house you live in, they usually all have rooms, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room. Therefore, we will now teach you the house words in Spanish you need to know about each of these rooms:

Elements of the bedroom in Spanish

House words in Spanish for a bedroom:

• Cama (Bed)
• Lámpara (Lamp)
• Mesilla de noche (Bedside table)
• Cómoda (Chest of drawers)
• Armario (Wardrobe)
• Sábanas (Sheets)
• Edredón (Duvet)
• Cortinas (Curtains)
• Almohada (Pillow)
• Cajones (Drawers)
• Estantería (Bookshelf)
• Radiador (Radiator)
• Interruptor de la luz (Light switch)
• Cabecero (Headboard)
• Enchufe (Socket)
• Despertador (Alarm clock)
• Colchón (Mattress)
• Joyero (Jewelry box)
• Baúl (Trunk)
• Escritorio (Desk)
• Perchero (Coat rack)

Living room items in Spanish

Spanish house vocabulary for the living room:

• Sofá (Sofa)
• Sillón (Armchair)
• Cojines (Cushions)
• Mesa (Table)
• Sillas (Chairs)
• Aparador (Sideboard)
• Chimenea (Fireplace)
• Reloj de pared (Wall clock)
• Repisa (Shelf)
• Florero (Vase)
• Televisión (Television)
• Fotografías (Photographs)
• Cuadros (Paintings)
• Mantas (Blankets)
• Teléfono fijo (Landline telephone)
• Aire acondicionado (Air conditioning)
• Ventilador (Fan)
• Alfombra (Carpet)

Bathroom items in Spanish

House words in Spanish in a bathroom:

• Lavabo (Washbasin)
• Ducha / Bañera (Shower / Bathtub)
• Váter (Toilet)
• Espejo (Mirror)
• Alfombrilla para los pies (Foot mat)
• Peine (Comb)
• Cepillo de dientes (Toothbrush)
• Pasta de dientes (Toothpaste)
• Grifos (Taps)
• Secador de pelo (Hairdryer)
• Enjuague bucal (Mouthwash)
• Toallas (Towels)
• Albornoz (Bathrobe)
• Papel higiénico (Toilet paper)
• Jabón (Soap)

Kitchen items in Spanish

Spanish house vocabulary in a kitchen:

• Mesa (Table)
• Sillas (Chairs)
• Encimera (Worktop)
• Mantel (Tablecloth)
• Cafetera (Coffee maker)
• Vitrocerámica (Ceramic hob)
• Horno (Oven)
• Microondas (Microwave)
• Lavavajillas (Dishwasher)
• Lavadora (Washing machine)
• Nevera / Frigorífico (Fridge)
• Vajilla (Crockery)
• Cubiertos (Cutlery)
• Tazas (Cups)
• Vasos (Glasses)
• Copas (Drinking glasses)
• Cuchillo (Knife)
• Tenedor (Fork)
• Cucharas (Spoons)
• Cubo de basura (Rubbish bin)
• Campana extractora (Extractor hood)

Are there any words or household items that you miss that are not on this list? Let us know! This Spanish house vocabulary is very useful if you are doing an intensive Spanish course and need to ask your host family for a towel for the bathroom, another pillow for the bed or to tell them that an appliance in the kitchen is broken.

Therefore, knowing this Spanish house vocabulary will help you to communicate better if you are learning the language, if you live in a Spanish-speaking country or if you are studying for Spanish exams such as the DELE. House words in Spanish are perfect for expanding your oral and written comprehension in everyday situations, since talking about your home is one of the most common conversations.