Home, sweet home… 🏠 But how do you talk about the things you have at home en español?
In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast, you’ll learn the most common household items in Spanish, plus how to describe your house with simple adjectives.
The episode comes with:
🏠 Adjectives to describe your house
🪑 Vocabulary of common household items
💬 A short dialogue to practice everything in context
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Spanish House Vocabulary
In Spanish, “house” is casa. Even if you live in an apartment, many people will still refer to it as casa.
Here are some essential words for the parts of a house:
la habitación = room
el dormitorio = bedroom
la pared = wall
la cocina = kitchen
la sala de estar = living room
el jardín = garden
las escaleras = stairs
el baño = bathroom
el patio = courtyard
el comedor = dining room
Adjectives to Describe Your House
Want to make your descriptions more complete? Use these common adjectives:
pequeña = small
espaciosa = spacious / roomy
cómoda = comfortable
acogedora = cozy
elegante = elegant
minimalista = minimalist
clásica = classic
moderna = modern
Household Items in Spanish
Now let’s look at some basic items you’ll find in almost any house:
el sofá = sofa
la cama = bed
el televisor = TV
la cocina / la estufa = stove
la silla = chair
la mesa = table
el refrigerador = fridge
👉 When talking about your belongings, use the verb tener (to have).
Example:
Tengo un televisor grande en el salón.
(I have a big TV in the living room.)
Dialogue: Describing a House
Here’s the transcript of the dialogue from the episode.
A person shows their new house to a friend and mentions what they have using household vocabulary.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Marco: Mira, esta es mi nueva casa. | Marco: Look, this is my new house. |
| Amiga: ¡Qué bonita! Me gusta. | Friend: How pretty! I like it. |
| Marco: Sí, es grande y cómoda. Tengo las cosas básicas. Tengo un sofá, una cama, un televisor y una cocina. También una silla y una mesa para comer. | Marco: Yes, it’s big and comfortable. I have the basics. I have a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a stove. Also, a chair and a table to eat at. |
| Amiga: Es un buen comienzo. | Friend: It’s a good start. |
| Marco: Sí, pero no tengo un refrigerador. Este mes no hay cervezas heladas. | Marco: Yes, but I don’t have a refrigerator. This month there are no cold beers. |
| Amiga: Ya pronto. | Friend: Soon enough. |
House Items Flashcards
Need an extra material to reinforce this topic? Here are some flashcards with the house vocabulary words you just learned.
So now you’re ready to describe your place and the things you have to your amigos! Have fun.
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¡Hasta la próxima!
Marco Fierro — Spanish Beginners Cult Leader
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