🏠 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.
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• 🔹 In the UK, people say (quotes)hoover(quotes) instead of (quotes)vacuum(quotes) because of the famous Hoover brand.
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• 🔹 In Spanish-speaking countries, it's common to mop the floors daily, while in English-speaking countries, people often vacuum more frequently.
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• 🔹 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.