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hogar—home

The place where a person lives.

habitación—room

A separate enclosed space inside a building.

puerta—door

A movable barrier used to enter or leave a room or building.

ventana—window

An opening in a wall that lets in light and air.

pared—wall

An upright surface that forms or divides rooms.

suelo—floor

The lower surface of a room that people walk on.

techo—ceiling

The upper inside surface of a room.

tejado—roof

The upper covering that protects a building from weather.

escaleras—stairs

Steps that connect one floor of a home to another.

patio—yard

An open area of land beside or around a home.

baño—bathroom

A room used for washing the body or taking a bath.

inodoro—toilet

A room or place containing a toilet for relieving the body.

dormitorio—bedroom

A room mainly used for sleeping.

sala de estar—living room

A shared room where household members relax or spend time together.

entrada—entrance

The area just inside the main door of a home or building.

escritorio—desk

A table designed for reading, writing, or studying.

silla—chair

A seat for one person, usually with a back.

estante—shelf

A flat surface used to hold or display objects.

espejo—mirror

A smooth surface that reflects a person's image.

luz—light

Light produced indoors so people can see in the dark.

llave—key

A small shaped object used to open or close a lock.

almohada—pillow

A soft object that supports the head during sleep.

ropa—clothes

Items worn on the body for covering and protection.

zapatos—shoes

Foot coverings worn for protection while walking.

bolso—bag

A flexible container carried to hold personal items.

usar—use

To make something perform its intended purpose.

mover—move

To change the position or place of an object.

llevar—carry

To take an object from one place to another while holding or supporting it.

empujar—push

To use force to move something away from oneself.

tirar—pull

To use force to move something toward oneself.

girar—turn

To make something rotate around a center.

presionar—press

To apply downward or inward force with a hand or finger.

levantarse—get up

To rise from bed after sleeping or resting.

dormir—sleep

To rest with the eyes closed and awareness reduced.

bañarse—bathe

To wash the body in a bath or shower.

cambiarse—change clothes

To remove the clothes being worn and put on different ones.

abrir—open

To move or remove a barrier so passage or access is possible.

cerrar—close

To move a barrier into position so passage or access is blocked.

entrar—enter

To move from outside into a room or building.

salir—leave

To move from inside a room or building to the outside.

regresar—return

To come back to a place such as home.

acostarse—lie down

To place the body in a flat resting position.

colocar—place

To put an object in a particular position.

recoger—pick up

To lift an object from the floor or ground.

llenar—fill

To put enough material into a space or container so it becomes full.

vaciar—empty out

To remove everything from inside a space or container.

cubrir—cover

To place something over another thing so its surface is hidden or protected.

voltear—turn over

To change an object so its opposite side faces upward or outward.

insertar—insert

To put one end of an object into an opening or space.

quitar—remove

To take something away from its position or attachment.

limpio—clean

Free from dirt, dust, or unwanted material.

sucio—dirty

Covered or marked with dirt or unwanted material.

ordenado—neat

Arranged carefully and kept in good order.

desordenado—messy

Untidy because things are scattered or poorly arranged.

vacío—empty

Containing nothing inside.

lleno—full

Containing as much as it can hold.

luminoso—bright

Having enough light to see clearly.

oscuro—dark

Having little or no light.

silencioso—quiet

Having very little sound.

ruidoso—noisy

Filled with loud or disturbing sounds.

cálido—warm

Having a pleasantly mild temperature.

fresco—cool

Slightly cold in a pleasant way.

cómodo—comfortable

Making the body or mind feel relaxed and at ease.

incómodo—uncomfortable

Causing physical or mental unease.

seguro—safe

Protected from likely harm or danger.

peligroso—dangerous

Likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

práctico—convenient

Easy and helpful to use in daily life.

espacioso—spacious

Having plenty of open space inside.

estrecho—narrow

Having little space from side to side.

pesado—heavy

Having enough weight to be difficult to lift or move.

ligero—lightweight

Having little weight and being easy to lift or move.

duro—hard

Firm and difficult to bend, press, or break.

blando—soft

Easy to press, bend, or change shape.

nuevo—new

Recently made, bought, or first used.

viejo—old

Having existed or been used for a long time.

estudio—study

A quiet room used for reading, writing, or studying.

pasillo—hallway

A long narrow passage connecting rooms.

muebles—furniture

Movable objects placed in a home for everyday use.

armario—cabinet

A storage unit with doors and shelves.

cajón—drawer

A box-shaped storage part that slides in and out of furniture.

reloj—clock

A device that shows the time.

cerradura—lock

A device that keeps a door, box, or other object closed.

jabón—soap

A substance used with water to clean the body or objects.

pasta dental—toothpaste

A soft cleaning substance used when brushing teeth.

peine—comb

A flat toothed tool used to arrange hair.

escoba—broom

A long-handled tool with stiff fibers used to sweep floors.

aspiradora—vacuum cleaner

An electric machine that removes dust and dirt by suction.

lavadora—washing machine

An electric machine that washes clothes.

cubo de basura—trash bin

A container used to hold things that will be thrown away.

sombrero—hat

A covering worn on the head.

paraguas—umbrella

A folding cover held above the head to block rain.

caja—box

A container with flat sides used to store or carry objects.

lápiz—pencil

A writing tool with a solid core inside a wooden body.

tijeras—scissors

A tool with two blades used to cut paper, cloth, or other material.

aguja—needle

A thin pointed metal tool used for sewing.

hilo—thread

A long thin strand used for sewing or tying.

cuerda—rope

A thick strong cord made by twisting strands together.

pegamento—glue

A sticky substance used to join materials together.

papel—paper

A thin flat material used for writing, drawing, wrapping, and many other purposes.

libro—book

A set of written or printed pages joined together for reading.

enjuagar—rinse

To wash away soap or dirt with clean water.

limpiar—clean up

To remove dirt and make a place clean.

barrer—sweep

To move dust and dirt across a floor with a broom.

pasar un paño—wipe

To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with cloth or paper.

lavar—launder

To wash clothes and other fabric items.

secar—dry

To remove moisture from clothes or household items.

doblar—fold

To bend cloth or another object so one part lies over another.

colgar—hang

To place something so it is supported from above.

cerrar con llave—lock up

To secure something with a lock so it cannot be opened freely.

organizar—organize

To arrange things in a clear and orderly way.

ordenar—tidy

To put scattered or used things back in suitable places.

sacar—take out

To move something from inside a container or storage place to the outside.

desechar—discard

To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or useful.

reparar—repair

To make a damaged or broken object work properly again.

averiarse—break down

To stop working because of damage or a fault.

conectar—connect

To join two or more things so they work or stay together.

desconectar—disconnect

To separate things that were joined or connected.

montar—assemble

To join separate parts to make a complete object.

desmontar—take apart

To separate a complete object into its parts.

instalar—install

To put equipment in position so it is ready to use.

reemplazar—replace

To remove one item and put another in its place.

atar—tie

To fasten things together with string, rope, or a similar material.

desatar—untie

To loosen or undo something that was tied.

pegar—stick

To attach one thing to the surface of another.

despegar—peel off

To remove a thin layer or attached item from a surface.

periódico—newspaper

Large printed sheets containing news and public information.

revista—magazine

A regularly published collection of articles and pictures.

carta—letter

A written message sent from one person to another.

sobre—envelope

A flat paper container used to hold a letter or document.

sello postal—postage stamp

A small paid label attached to mail before it is sent.

diario—diary

A personal record of daily events and thoughts.

fotografía—photograph

An image made by capturing light from a real scene.

dibujo—drawing

An image created by drawing or painting.

marco de foto—picture frame

A border and support used to display a photograph or picture.

juguete—toy

An object made for children to play with.

muñeca—doll

A toy shaped like a person or character.

regalo—gift

Something given to another person without payment.

adorno—ornament

An object placed somewhere to make the area look attractive.

jarrón—vase

A container used to hold cut flowers.

vela—candle

A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.

linterna—flashlight

A small portable electric light held in the hand.

campana—bell

A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.

cadena—chain

A strong flexible length made of connected metal rings.

rueda—wheel

A round part that turns to help an object move.

mango—handle

A part designed to be held when opening, lifting, or carrying something.

bisagra—hinge

A joint that lets a door or lid swing open and closed.

pestillo—latch

A bar or simple fastener used to keep a door or gate closed.

red—net

A material made of crossed threads or cords with spaces between them.

cubo—bucket

A deep open container with a handle used to carry water or other material.

recogedor—dustpan

A shallow container used to collect dirt after sweeping.

tareas domésticas—housework

Work done to keep a home clean and functioning.

limpieza—cleaning

The activity of removing dirt and making a place clean.

colada—laundry

Clothes and fabric items being washed or needing to be washed.

lavado de platos—dishwashing

The activity of washing used dishes and cooking tools.

vida diaria—daily life

The ordinary activities and experiences of each day.

hábito—habit

A behavior repeated regularly until it becomes usual.

horario—schedule

A planned list of activities and their times.

plan—plan

A set of decisions about what to do and how to do it.

regla—rule

An agreed instruction about what is allowed or expected.

permiso—permission

Approval that allows someone to do something.

ruido—noise

Loud or unwanted sound that disturbs people.

silencio—silence

A state with little or no sound.

daño—damage

Physical harm that makes an object less useful or less complete.

mancha—stain

A colored or dirty mark that is difficult to remove from a surface.

polvo—dust

Very fine dry particles that collect on surfaces.

mugre—grime

Dirt that builds up on a body, object, or surface.

olor—smell

A quality in the air noticed through the nose.

ventilación—ventilation

The movement of fresh air into a room and stale air out.

almacenamiento—storage

The act of keeping items safely for later use.

pertenencias—belongings

Personal items owned or carried by a person.

dirección—address

Information that identifies where a home or building is located.

mudanza—moving house

The act of changing from one home to another.

entrega—delivery

The act of bringing goods to a home or another destination.

paquete—parcel

An item wrapped or boxed for delivery.

correo—mail

Letters and other items sent through a postal service.

casa—house

A building made for people to live in.

edificio—building

A structure with walls and a roof made for people to use.

trastero—storage room

A room or building used to keep items not currently in use.

puerta principal—front door

The main outside door used to enter a home.

entrada trasera—back entrance

A secondary entrance at the back or side of a building.

hueco de puerta—doorway

The opening or area where a door is placed.

pasamanos—handrail

A bar held by hand for support beside stairs or a raised edge.

jardín—garden

An outdoor area where flowers, trees, or other plants are grown.

maceta—flowerpot

A container filled with soil for growing a plant.

tendedero—clothesline

A line on which wet clothes are hung to dry.

clavo—nail

A small pointed metal piece driven into material to fasten things.

tornillo—screw

A metal fastener with a spiral ridge that turns into material.

martillo—hammer

A hand tool with a heavy head used for striking objects.

sierra—saw

A toothed tool used to cut wood or other hard material.

escalera—ladder

A climbing tool made of steps fixed between two long side pieces.

herramienta—tool

An object used to perform a particular kind of work.

madera—wood

Material from trees used to make or build things.

metal—metal

A hard material such as iron that can conduct heat and electricity.

tela—cloth

Woven material used to make clothing and household items.

grifo—faucet

A device that controls water flowing from a pipe.

ventilador—electric fan

An electric device with turning blades that moves air.

bombilla—light bulb

A small object that produces light using electricity.

pila—battery

A small object that stores chemical energy and supplies electricity.

teléfono—telephone

A device used to speak with someone in another place.

pantalla—screen

A flat surface that displays pictures, words, or video.

electricidad—electricity

Energy carried through wires to power lights and machines.

suministro de agua—water supply

A system that brings clean water into homes and buildings.

desagüe—drain

An opening through which used water flows away.

tubería—pipe

A long hollow tube that carries water or other material.

calefacción—heating

A system or process that makes the inside of a building warm.

secadora—clothes dryer

An electric machine that dries wet clothes.

lavavajillas—dishwasher

An electric machine that washes dishes and cooking tools.

extintor—fire extinguisher

A portable device used to put out a small fire.

alarma de incendios—fire alarm

A device that warns people when it detects signs of fire.

timbre—doorbell

A bell used by a visitor to announce arrival at a door.

buzón—mailbox

A container where letters and delivered papers are placed.

valla—fence

A barrier built around land for protection or separation.

portón—gate

A large movable entrance in a fence or wall.

pilar—pillar

A strong upright support for a building.

ladrillo—brick

A hard rectangular block used to build walls.

teja—roof tile

A hard flat or curved piece used to cover a roof.

chimenea—chimney

A vertical passage that carries smoke out of a building.

ático—attic

A space directly below the roof of a house.

sótano—basement

A room or level built below the ground.

armario empotrado—wall closet

A storage space built into a wall and closed with doors.

umbral—threshold

The raised strip at the bottom of a doorway.

alero—eaves

The lower edge of a roof that extends beyond the wall.

canalón—rain gutter

A narrow channel that carries rainwater away from a roof.

pozo—well

A deep hole dug into the ground to obtain water.

fuente—fountain

A structure that sends water upward or outward into the air.

residente—resident

A person who lives in a particular home, building, or area.

vecino—neighbor

A person who lives near another person.

visitante—visitor

A person who comes to a place for a short time.

propietario—owner

A person to whom a home or object belongs.

inquilino—tenant

A person who pays to live in a home owned by someone else.

casero—landlord

A person who owns a home and rents it to another person.

alquiler—rent

Money paid regularly for the use of a home owned by someone else.

factura de servicios—utility bill

A charge for household services such as electricity and water.

mantenimiento—maintenance

Work done to keep a home or equipment in good condition.

inspección—inspection

A careful check to find problems or confirm that something is safe.

avería—fault

A problem that prevents equipment from working correctly.

fuga—leak

Water escaping unintentionally from a pipe, roof, or container.

corte de luz—power outage

A period when electricity is not supplied to a home or area.

corte de agua—water outage

A period when tap water is not supplied.

incendio—fire

An uncontrolled burning event that can damage a home or building.

robo—theft

The taking of someone's property without permission.

seguridad del hogar—home security

Measures taken to prevent theft or unwanted entry into a home.

emergencia—emergency

A sudden dangerous situation requiring immediate action.

salida—exit

A doorway or passage used to leave a place.

salida de emergencia—emergency exit

An exit used to leave a building quickly during danger.

alarma—alarm

A device that gives a sound or signal to warn of danger.

contrato—contract

An agreement that states what each side has promised to do.

entrada en la vivienda—move-in

The act of beginning to live in a home.

barrio—neighborhood

The nearby area around a person's home.

edificio de apartamentos—apartment building

A building containing separate homes for multiple households.