For any Spanish-language learner, mastering basic Spanish house vocabulary is a must. Whether you’re renting a vacation home or looking to move to a Spanish-speaking country, you’ll need to learn a few words to find your way around your new home. In fact, looking for a place to stay is probably one of the first things you’ll do upon arrival. Do you want a house? An apartment? A whole hacienda (ranch house) to yourself?
Even if you’ve learned the different types of houses in Spanish, you’ll still need some vocabulary to talk about the furniture and rooms inside — not to mention rental contracts and other details. This list of Spanish house vocabulary will give you a solid start.
- Types of homes in Spanish
- Kitchen
- Bedrooms
- Bathroom
- Living room
- Home office
- Other spaces inside the house
- Outside the house
- Spanish house vocabulary: verbs and adjectives
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Types of homes in Spanish
The first house vocabulary words in Spanish you’ll need to learn are the different types of homes.
| Spanish | English |
| 1. casa | house |
| 2. apartamento | apartment |
| 3. chalet | a large house, typically in the country |
| 4. estudio/loft | one-room studio |
| 5. casa adosada | attached house |
| 6. piso compartido | shared apartment |
| 7. hacienda | large ranch house |
| 8. palacio | palace |
| 9. villa | large house in the countryside or on the beach, typically with a yard or patio |
| 10. cabaña | cabin |
Kitchen
Of all the rooms in a typical house, the kitchen is the most important. Why? It’s where the food is! It’s also the focal point of socializing and family gatherings.
| Spanish | English |
| 11. cocina | kitchen |
| 12. comedor | dining room |
| 13. silla | chair |
| 14. mesa | table |
| 15. barra de cocina 16. encimera de cocina 17. mesón de cocina | kitchen counter (Note: there isn’t a single word for this kitchen feature in Latin America. Various different words are used.) |
| 18. lavavajillas | dishwasher |
| 19. horno | oven |
| 20. estufa | stove |
| 21. parilla | grill, stovetop |
| 22. refrigerador/nevera/heladera | refrigerator |
Bedrooms
The word for “bedroom” in Spanish can vary. You may hear habitación, cuarto or dormitorio.
| Spanish | English |
| 23. habitación | room or bedroom |
| 24. cuarto | room or bedroom |
| 25. dormitorio | bedroom |
| 26. sala de invitados 27. sala de huéspedes | guest room |
| 28. cama | bed |
| 29. armario 30. guardarropa | dresser |
| 40. colchón | mattress |
| 41. clóset | closet |
| 42. buró/mesa de luz | bedside table |
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Bathroom
Spanish house vocabulary regarding the bathroom can change from country to country. Check the website of a large, local retail store to learn the local names for home and construction parts.
| Spanish | English |
| 43. baño | bathroom |
| 44. cuarto de baño | bathroom |
| 45. inodoro | toilet |
| 46. lavabo | bathroom sink |
| 47. espejo | mirror |
| 48. ducha 49. regadera (Mexico) | shower |
Living room
Here’s the Spanish house vocabulary for the living room.
| Spanish | English |
| 50. sala de estar | living room |
| 51. salón | living room |
| 52. sofá/sillón | sofa/couch |
| 53. cortinas | curtains |
| 54. persianas | blinds |
| 55. mesa de centro 56. mesa de café | coffee table |
Home office
In Mexico, it’s common for people to simply use the English phrase “home office.”
| Spanish | English |
| 57. oficina en casa | home office |
| 58. escritorio | desk |
| 59. librero 60. estante de libros | bookshelf |
| 61. enchufe 62. toma de corriente | electrical outlet |
Other spaces inside the house
We round out our list of Spanish house vocabulary with other details and words not specific to any room.
| Spanish | English |
| 63. pasillo | hallway |
| 64. ventana | window |
| 65. ascensor 66. elevador | elevator |
| 67. puerta | door |
| 68. escalera | stair |
| 69. sótano | basement |
| 70. estacionamiento | parking area/garage |
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Outside the house
There’s plenty of Spanish house vocabulary for the areas surrounding the home.
| Spanish | English |
| 71. balcón/terraza | balcony |
| 72. piscina 73. alberca (Mexico) | swimming pool |
| 74. jardín | garden |
| 75. reja | gate |
| 76. techo | roof |
| 77. pared | wall |
| 78. suelo | floor or ground |
Spanish house vocabulary: Verbs and adjectives
Now that you know all the key parts of the house in Spanish, here are some verbs and adjectives to help you talk about a home.
| Spanish | English |
| 79. mudarse | to move house |
| 80. la mudanza | moving |
| 81. cambiarse de casa | to move house |
| 82. luminoso/iluminado | full of light |
| 83. luz natural | natural light |
| 84. oscuro | dark |
| 85. limpio | clean |
| 86. sucio | dirty |
| 87. ordenado | tidy |
| 88. cómodo | comfortable |
| 89. seguro | safe |
| 90. alquilar 91. rentar (Mexico) | to rent |
| 92. alquiler 93. renta | the rent |
| 94. vender | to sell |
| 95. amueblado | furnished |
| 96. antiguo | old |
| 97. nuevo | new |
| 98. bien comunicado | well-connected (location) |
| 99. renovar | to renovate |
Feel more at home with Spanish
There are a lot of things in and around your house, so there’s a fair amount of Spanish house vocabulary to learn. Whether you’re renting, buying, renovating or just on vacation, these words can help you find your way around your next home. You’ll also know the words for all the things that make your home feel cómodo — from a nice regadera to a luxurious lavavajillas.
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