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Around the house in Spanish
A simple guide to naming rooms and household items, and describing where objects are located using basic prepositions.
What you'll learn
- Identify common rooms in a house
- Use prepositions like 'on' and 'under' to describe locations
- Understand the use of 'Hay' for 'there is' and 'there are'
Spanish phrases for around the house
Esta es la cocina.
This is the kitchen.
'Esta' means 'this' (feminine) because 'cocina' is feminine.
¿Dónde está el baño?
Where is the bathroom?
We use 'está' when asking for the location of something.
En mi dormitorio.
In my bedroom.
'En' is used for 'in', 'on', or 'at' depending on context.
Sobre la mesa.
On the table.
'Sobre' means 'on top of' or 'over'.
Debajo de la cama.
Under the bed.
'Debajo de' is a fixed phrase that always includes 'de'.
Abre la puerta.
Open the door.
This is a direct command used with children or friends.
Cierra la ventana.
Close the window.
This is the familiar command form for 'close'.
La casa está ordenada.
The house is tidy.
Use 'está' to describe the current state or condition of the house.
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La cocina
The kitchen
Feminine noun.
El baño
The bathroom
Masculine noun.
El dormitorio
The bedroom
Also commonly called 'la habitación' or 'el cuarto'.
La puerta / La ventana
The door / The window
Both are feminine nouns in Spanish.
Using 'Hay' (There is / There are)
In Spanish, the word 'Hay' is used for both singular and plural objects. It does not change.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | Hay | Hay una silla (There is a chair) |
| Plural | Hay | Hay muchas ventanas (There are many windows) |
More examples
Hay un libro sobre la mesa.
There is a book on the table.
Combines 'Hay' with a preposition.
¿Hay juguetes debajo de la cama?
Are there toys under the bed?
Notice that 'Hay' is also used for questions.