En Casa: Spanish Vocabulary Words for Around the House

“Mi casa es su casa” or “mi casa es tu casa” is a Spanish expression meaning  “my house is your house.” This polite expression is an extension of Spanish hospitality that is widely used when entering a home, a way of saying "welcome" and "make yourself at home."

A typical Spanish home or una casa is similar to any home. It has a living room (una sala), a kitchen (una cocina), a bathroom (un baño), a bedroom (un dormitorio), and more. But do you know how to talk about the home in Spanish?

Improve your Spanish by learning essential house terms that you can use in your everyday life! To remember these terms, feel free to label your house items in Spanish.

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House Rooms

• La cocina – the kitchen
• La sala – the living room
• El salon – the living room
• El cuarto – the bedroom
• El dormitorio – the bedroom
• El jardín – the garden
• El sótano – the basement
• El baño – the bathroom
• El comedor – the dining room
• El garaje – the garage
• El patio – the courtyard
• El estudio – the study
• El armario – the closet
• La oficina – the office

Living room Items

• Los muebles – the furniture
• La ventana – the window
• Las cortinas – the curtains
• La tele – the television
• El reloj – the clock
• La chimenea – the chimney
• La mesita – the coffee table
• El sillón – the the couch
• La lampara – the lamp
• La alfombra – the carpet
• El sofa – the sofa
• La silla – the chair
• La mesa – the table
• La puerta – the door
• El techo – the ceiling

Kitchen Items

• El microondas – the microwave
• La mesada – the kitchen counter
• El lavaplatos – the dishwasher
• El horno – the oven
• El refrigerador  – the refrigerator
• El plato – the plate
• La cuchara – the spoon
• El tenedor – the fork
• El vaso – the cup
• La taza – the mug
• La batidora – the blender
• Los cubiertos – the cutlery
• La servilleta – the napkin
• El lavabo – the sink
• El grifo – the faucet
• La cafetera – the coffee maker
• El basurero – the garbage
• El mantel – the tablecloth
• El tostador – the toaster
• La despensa – the pantry
• La alacena – the cupboard
• La estufa – the stove

Bathroom Items

• El inodoro – the toilet
• La ducha – the shower
• La toalla – the towel
• El jabon – the soap
• El espejo – the mirror
• El champu – the shampoo
• El acondicionador – the conditioner
• El cepillo de dientes – the toothbrush
• La pasta de dientes – the toothpaste
• El papel higiénico – the toilet paper
• El cesto de la ropa sucia – the laundry basket
• El cubo de basura – the trash can
• El pañuelo de papel – the tissue
• La balanza – the scale
• El enjuague bucal – the mouthwash
• El cepillo – the brush
• El limpiador facial – the facial wash

Bedroom Items

• La cama – the bed
• El escritorio – the desk
• Los juguetes – the toys
• La cuna – the crib
• La comoda – the chest of drawers