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Lea essential English vocabulary for home, fu iture, and household chores with examples, phrases, and easy tips to master daily life words.
🏠 Home, Fu iture & Household Chores Vocabulary
Knowing how to describe your home and talk about daily chores is essential for conversations in English. This lesson covers common fu iture, rooms, and household activities with useful examples, definitions, translations, and cultural insights.📍 Rooms in the House
| Room | Definition | Example Sentence | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | The main room in a house where people relax and watch TV. | We watch TV in the living room. | Sala de estar |
| Bedroom | A room where someone sleeps. | I sleep in my bedroom. | Dormitorio |
| Bathroom | A room with a toilet, sink, and sometimes a shower or bathtub. | She takes a shower in the bathroom. | Baño |
| Kitchen | A room where food is prepared and cooked. | They cook dinner in the kitchen. | Cocina |
| Dining room | A room where meals are eaten. | We eat in the dining room. | Comedor |
| Hallway | A long passage in a house that connects rooms. | The bedrooms are down the hallway. | Pasillo |
| Garage | A building or part of a house where a car is kept. | My car is in the garage. | Garaje |
| Garden | An outdoor area with plants, grass, and sometimes flowers. | They have a big garden behind their house. | Jardín |
| Pantry | A small room or closet where food is stored. | We keep dry food in the pantry. | Despensa |
| Attic | A space at the top of a house used for storage. | We store old things in the attic. | Ático |
| Backyard | An open space behind a house, often with grass and plants. | The kids play in the backyard in the summer. | Jardín trasero |
| Basement | A floor below the ground level, often used for storage. | We store old fu iture in the basement. | Sótano |
| Laundry room | A room where clothes are washed and dried. | The laundry room has a washing machine and a dryer. | Cuarto de lavado |
🛋️ Fu iture and Appliances
| Fu iture/Appliance | Definition | Example Sentence | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa | A comfortable seat for multiple people. | We sit on the sofa to relax. | Sofá |
| Bed | A piece of fu iture used for sleeping. | My bed is very comfortable. | Cama |
| Table | A flat surface with legs, used for eating or working. | We put our food on the table. | Mesa |
| Chair | A seat for one person, with a backrest. | There is a chair at the desk. | Silla |
| Refrigerator | A household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold. | The milk is in the refrigerator. | Refrigerador |
| Washing machine | A machine used for washing clothes. | She puts the clothes in the washing machine. | Lavadora |
| Wardrobe | A tall cupboard for storing clothes. | I need to declutter my wardrobe. | Armario/Ropero |
| Coffee table | A small low table, usually in front of a sofa. | She put her coffee on the coffee table. | Mesa de centro |
| Countertop | A flat surface in the kitchen used for food preparation. | The cutting board is on the countertop. | Encimera |
| Dishwasher | A machine for washing dishes. | We put the dirty plates in the dishwasher. | Lavavajillas |
| Curtains | Fabric that covers windows for privacy or decoration. | The curtains block the sunlight. | Cortinas |
| Armchair | A comfortable chair with armrests. | Grandpa loves sitting in his armchair. | Sillón |
| Carpet | A thick fabric covering the floor. | The carpet in the living room is soft. | Alfombra |
| Nightstand | A small table beside a bed, used to hold items like a lamp or books. | She keeps a book and a lamp on her nightstand. | Nochero/Mesa de noche |
🧹 Household Chores
| Chore | Definition | Example Sentence | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeping | /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ | Using a broom to remove dirt from the floor. | Barrer |
| Dusting | /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ | Removing dust from surfaces. | Quitar el polvo |
| Do the dishes | To wash the plates, cups, and utensils after a meal. | He does the dishes after dinner. | Lavar los platos |
| Make the bed | To arrange the blankets and pillows neatly on a bed. | I make my bed every mo ing. | Hacer la cama |
| Vacuum the floor | To clean the floor using a vacuum cleaner. | She vacuums the floor on Sundays. | Aspirar el piso |
| Mop the floor | To clean the floor using a wet mop. | She mops the floor every mo ing. | Trapear el piso |
| Take out the trash | To remove the garbage from the house. | They take out the trash every night. | Sacar la basura |
| Fix the plumbing | To repair pipes or water systems. | We need to fix the plumbing in the kitchen. | Arreglar la fontanería |
| Walk the dog | To take the dog outside for exercise. | I walk the dog every mo ing. | Pasear al perro |
| Water the plants | To give water to flowers and plants. | She waters the plants in the backyard. | Regar las plantas |
| Do errands | To complete small tasks outside the home. | He went out to do some errands. | Hacer mandados |
| Do the laundry | To wash clothes. | She does the laundry every Saturday. | Lavar la ropa |
| Iron the clothes | To remove wrinkles from clothes using an iron. | He irons his clothes every mo ing. | Planchar la ropa |
| Fold the clothes | To organize washed clothes into neat piles. | After drying, I fold the clothes and put them away. | Doblar la ropa |
| Organize and tidy up | To arrange things neatly and remove clutter. | She tidies up the living room every evening. | Organizar y recoger |
| Cook dinner | To prepare a meal for the evening. | My mom cooks dinner at 7 PM. | Hacer la cena |
| Feed the pets | To give food to animals. | She feeds the cat in the mo ing. | Alimentar las mascotas |
🛠️ Tools for Household Chores
| Tool | Definition | Example Sentence | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum cleaner | An electrical device for cleaning floors and carpets. | He uses the vacuum cleaner every week. | Aspiradora |
| Mop | A tool for cleaning floors with water. | She mops the floor with a mop and bucket. | Trapeador |
| Feather duster | A tool used to remove dust from fu iture. | He cleans the shelves with a feather duster. | Plumero |
| Broom | A tool used to sweep the floor. | We use a broom to clean the kitchen floor. | Escoba |
| Scrubbing brush | A brush used to scrub tough dirt. | She cleans the sink with a scrubbing brush. | Cepillo de fregar |
| Washing machine | A machine used to wash clothes. | The washing machine makes doing laundry easier. | Lavadora |
| Iron | A device used to remove wrinkles from clothes. | I need to iron my shirt before work. | Plancha |
| Cleaning cloth | A piece of fabric used to wipe and clean surfaces. | She uses a cleaning cloth to wipe the table. | Trapo para limpiar superficies |
| Toilet brush | A brush used to clean the toilet. | He scrubs the toilet with a toilet brush. | Cepillo para el toilet |
| Dustpan | A flat pan used to collect dust and debris after sweeping. | She sweeps the dirt into the dustpan. | Recogedor |
| Sponge | A soft material used to wash dishes and surfaces. | He cleans the dishes with a sponge. | Esponja |
🇬🇧🇺🇸 British vs. American English
| British English | American English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | Apartment | Apartamento |
| Lounge | Living room | Sala de estar |
| Cupboard | Cabinet | Armario |
| Hoover | Vacuum cleaner | Aspiradora |
| Bin | Trash can | Basurero |
🌎 Cultural Tips
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- 🔹 In the US, many homes have open-plan kitchens connected to the living room. t
- 🔹 In the UK, people say (quotes)hoover(quotes) instead of (quotes)vacuum(quotes) because of the famous Hoover brand. t
- 🔹 In Spanish-speaking countries, it's common to mop the floors daily, while in English-speaking countries, people often vacuum more frequently. t
- 🔹 Some cultures remove their shoes at the entrance, while in others, it's normal to wear shoes indoors.
🎯 Challenge Yourself!
Try describing your house in five sentences. Use at least one room, one piece of fu iture, and one household chore.1 / -
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¡Hora de hacer ejercicios! Explora con los botones los distintos grupos.
Fu iture and Household Items
Pregunta 1: Which item is used to store clothes?
Pregunta 2: Where do people usually keep a nightstand?
Pregunta 3: Which item is used to clean the floor with water?
Pregunta 4: Which tool is used to wash dishes?
Pregunta 5: What do you use to clean a toilet?
Pregunta 6: Which of these is a household chore?
Pregunta 7: What does 'folding the clothes' mean?
Pregunta 8: What is the purpose of a dustpan?
Pregunta 9: Where is food stored in the kitchen?
Pregunta 10: What does 'take out the trash' mean?
Household Chores and Fu iture Vocabulary
Pregunta 1: I keep my clothes in a large ________.
Pregunta 2: Before sleeping, I put my phone on the ________ next to my bed.
Pregunta 3: After washing the dishes, I dry them with a ________.
Pregunta 4: To remove dust from fu
iture, I use a ________.
iture, I use a ________.
Pregunta 5: After sweeping the floor, I collect the dirt with a ________.
Pregunta 6: Every mo
ing, I ________ my bed to keep my room tidy.
ing, I ________ my bed to keep my room tidy.
Pregunta 7: I use a ________ to clean the toilet.
Pregunta 8: I clean the floor by using a mop and a ________.
Pregunta 9: To keep my clothes wrinkle-free, I use an ________.
Pregunta 10: To take care of my pet, I ________ the dog every evening.