As the popular Spanish expression of hospitality goes, mi casa es tu casa (“my house is your house”). This is a good phrase to keep in your back pocket if you’re planning on entertaining guests anytime soon, but why stop there? At some point, your visitors might ask if you have an extra chair available, or which room they can leave their coat in. You should probably learn a few basic Spanish house words so you can accurately refer to various parts of the home.
Below, you’ll find some of the most common Spanish house words you’re likely to run into, together with audio pronunciation voiced by a native speaker.
*Note: The asterisked words below are regional to Spain. In Latin America, the word for “apartment” is often el apartamento, and occasionally el departamento. Likewise, the word for “floor” in Latin America is el piso, and there are many other alternative words for “refrigerator” in Spanish-speaking countries, including la nevera (Spain), el refrigerador/la refrigeradora (Mexico/Latin America), and la heladera (Argentina and Uruguay).
Essential Spanish House Words
the apartment — el piso*
the house — la casa
the room — la habitación
the kitchen — la cocina
the bathroom — el baño
the bedroom — el dormitorio
the living room — el salón
the floor — el suelo*
the wall — la pared
the door — la puerta
the window — la ventana
the balcony — el balcón
the ceiling — el techo
the roof — el tejado
the stairs — la escalera
the elevator — el ascensor
the furniture — los muebles
the table — la mesa
the chair — la silla
the bed — la cama
the sofa — el sofá
the armchair — el sillón
the bookshelf — la estantería de libros
the shelf — el estante
the dresser — la cómoda
the stool — el taburete
the pantry — el armario de cocina
the stove — la cocina
the fridge — el frigorífico*
the heater — la calefacción
the air conditioner — el sistema de aire acondicionado
the washing machine — la lavadora
the dryer — la secadora
the dishwasher — el lavavajillas
the decor — la decoración
the curtain — la cortina
the carpet — la alfombra
the mirror — el espejo
the lamp — la lámpara