120 Spanish house words you can easily learn with exercises

Are you a fan of houses? Spanish house words are quite many considering that when you think about the type of housing, design and location where children can get together and play. As you continue with your journey in learning Spanish you will discover many unique facts about Spanish houses. The house in Spanish is designed and construction standards evaluated according to its location. When you think of Spanish house vocabulary you have to think first about the types of houses. As you read through, remember to pay attention to the spelling and the tone (stressed syllables) as it determines how the words are pronounced.

Let’s get into it. 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOUSES

• Apartamento (Apartment)
• Estudio (Studio Apartment)
• Loft (Loft)
• Hostal (Bed and breakfast)
• Casa de huéspedes (Boarding house)
• Bungalow (Bungalow)
• Cabaña (Cabin or Cottage)
• Chalé, chalet (Chalet)
• Casa de campo (Country House)
• Dúplex (Duplex)
• Albergue (Shelter)
• Casa adosada (Townhouse)
• Choza Hut (also an informal way to say house)
• Finca (Estate)
• Rancho (Ranch)
• Condominio (Housing complex)
• Casa de huéspedes (Guest house)
• Casa de granja (Farm house)
• Casa aislada (Detached dwelling)
• Penthouse (Penthouse)

SPANISH HOUSE WORDS FOR THE DIFFERENT ROOMS FOUND IN HOUSE

• Cocina (Kitchen)
• Living / la sala (Living room)
• Dormitorio  (Bedroom)
• Jardín (Garden)
• Pasillo (Hallway)
• Comedor (Dining room)
• Ático (Attic)
• Sótano (Basement)
• Baño (Bathroom) 
• Planta baja (First floor)

OTHER HOUSE RELATED WORDS / AROUND THE HOUSE

• Aire acondicionado (Air conditioner)
• Candado (Padlock)
• Cubierta (Deck)
• Ducha, regadera (Shower)
• Armario (Closet)
• Ático (Attic)
• Techo (Ceiling)
• Hogar (Fireplace hearth, home)
• Horno (Furnace)
• Pórtico, porche (Veranda, porch)
• Suelo, el piso (Floor, the actual floor)
• Techo (Roof)
• Timbre, la campana (Doorbell)
• Armario (Cabinet)
• Hogar (Home, house)
• Alfombra, carpeta (Carpet)
• Banqueta, acera (Sidewalk)
• Biblioteca (Library)
• Bodega (Pantry)
• Calle (Street)
• Callejón, la callejuela (Alley)
• Carretera (Highway)
• Cerradura (Lock)
• Chimenea Fireplace (the structure)
• Chimenea (Chimney)
• Entrada, vestíbulo (Foyer)
• Llave (Key)
• Luz, las luces (Light, lights)
• Perilla, el tirador (Door-knob)
• Puerta (Door)
• Puerta de entrada (Gate)
• Sala, la sala de familia (Family room)
• Valla, la cerca (Fence)
• Ventana (Window)
• Cortinas (Curtains)
• Escaleras  (Stairs)
• Escalones, el escalón (Steps, step)
• Muebles (Furniture)
• Patio (Patio)
• Portón (Front door, large door)
• Reloj (Clock)
• Biblioteca (Bookcase)
• Cuadro (Painting)
• Tele / televisor (TV/Television)
• Sillón (Couch)
• Almohadón (Cushion)
• Mesita (Coffee table)
• Secador (Hair drier)
• Toalla (Towel)
• Espejo (Mirror)

ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE A HOUSE IN SPANISH

• Luminoso/a  (Luminous)
• Grande  (Big)
• Pequeño/a  (small)
• Elegante (Fancy)
• Moderno (Modern)
• Desordenado/a (Untidy)
• Ordenado/a (Tidy)
• Cálido/a  (Warm) 
• Frío/a  (Cold)
• Cómodo/a (Comfortable)

KITCHEN ITEMS FOUND IN THE HOUSE

• Horno (Oven)
• Heladera (Fridge)
• Cuchara (Spoon)
• Tenedor (Fork)
• Cuchillo (Knife)
• Plato (Plate)
• Vaso (Cup)
• Taza (Mug)
• Batidora (Blender) 
• Olla (Dutch oven)
• Sartén (Pan)
• Fuegos (Stove burners)
• Microondas  (Microwave) 
• Fregadero (Sink)
• Mesa (Table)
• Silla (Chair)
• Lavaplatos (Dishwasher)
• Cuchara para server (Serving spoon)
• Tabla de cortar (Chopping board)
• Lavavajillas (Dish washer)

You may find it interesting that most Spanish houses are fitted on the outside with roller blinds that easily drop from inside the house. They are called “persianas”. Persianas are also described as metal rollers or window shutters. The main aim is to retain the coolness of the room and that is why it is not uncommon to see Spanish houses with their persianas shut in the daytime.  So don’t be surprised when if you get the opportunity to tour a Spaniard country and see this. 

The Persians also protect the room from direct sunlight. Spaniards are known to be protective of their private life though they are open people. You will see their daily life through their windows when there are no curtains or shutters. 

SPANISH HOUSE SAYING

Spaniards are friendly and open people. No wonder they have a famous saying “mi casa es tu casa” meaning my house is your house. So treat it as if it were your own and help yourself as you stay there.

What is your favorite type of house (casa)?  What is your favorite room (cuarto) in the house? Can you write or pronounce it well in Spanish? If not as your teacher or language partner to help you out with the pronunciation. As you learn Spanish house words you will realize that many Spanish homes are really different from English houses.

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