Learning About Common Household Items in Spanish

Knowing the names of everyday things in Spanish is really important for growing your vocabulary. Let’s explore the names of different household items, what they are for, and how to use them in sentences.

Names of Common Household Items

1. Furniture:

   • Mesa - table
   • Silla - chair
   • Cama - bed
   • Sofá - sofa
   • Escritorio - desk

2. Appliances:

   • Refrigerador - refrigerator
   • Estufa - stove
   • Microondas - microwave
   • Lavadora - washing machine
   • Televisor - television

3. Rooms:

   • Cocina - kitchen
   • Baño - bathroom
   • Sala - living room
   • Dormitorio - bedroom
   • Comedor - dining room

4. Other Items:

   • Ventana - window
   • Puerta - door
   • Luz - light
   • Espejo - mirror
   • Tapete - rug

Example Sentences

Here are some sentences that can help you use these words:

1. About Furniture:

   • "La mesa está en el comedor." (The table is in the dining room.)
   • "Me gusta mi silla porque es cómoda." (I like my chair because it’s comfortable.)

2. Talking About Appliances:

   • "La lavadora está rota." (The washing machine is broken.)
   • "Voy a calentar la comida en el microondas." (I’m going to heat the food in the microwave.)

3. Describing Rooms:

   • "La cocina es grande." (The kitchen is big.)
   • "El dormitorio está al lado del baño." (The bedroom is next to the bathroom.)

4. Mentioning Other Items:

   • "La ventana está abierta." (The window is open.)
   • "Tengo un espejo en la sala." (I have a mirror in the living room.)

Adding Descriptions

You can make your vocabulary even better by using descriptive words. Here are some examples:

• Grande (big)

  • "El sofá es grande." (The sofa is big.)

• Pequeño (small)

  • "Mi dormitorio es pequeño." (My bedroom is small.)

• Bonito (pretty)

  • "La mesa es bonita." (The table is pretty.)

• Feo (ugly)

  • "El refrigerador es feo." (The refrigerator is ugly.)

Tips for Practice

To help you remember these words, try putting labels on things in your house with their Spanish names.

Also, practice making sentences that describe these items.

The more you use these words, the better you will get at talking about common things in Spanish!