Name the objects you reach for every day and ask where to find them. These 20 household words come with natural examples, reusable questions and a short conversation.
20 common objects around the home
Spanish
Cama
English
Bed
Spanish
Libro
English
Book
Spanish
Gorra
English
Cap
Spanish
Dinero
English
Cash
Spanish
Silla
English
Chair
Spanish
Puerta
English
Door
Spanish
Ventilador
English
Fan
Spanish
Tenedor
English
Fork
Spanish
Gafas
English
Glasses
Spanish
Guitarra
English
Guitar
Spanish
Cuchillo
English
Knife
Spanish
Espejo
English
Mirror
Spanish
Taza
English
Mug
Spanish
Plato
English
Plate
Spanish
Anillo
English
Ring
Spanish
Cuchara
English
Spoon
Spanish
Mesa
English
Table
Spanish
Control
English
Remote
Spanish
Reloj
English
Watch
Spanish
Ventana
English
Window
Household objects in context
See how each word works in a natural Spanish sentence.
Dejé el libro sobre la cama.I left the book on the bed.
Este libro pertenece a la biblioteca.This book belongs to the library.
Mi gorra está colgada detrás de la puerta.My cap is hanging behind the door.
No llevo dinero en la billetera.I don't have any cash in my wallet.
Acerca una silla a la mesa.Bring a chair over to the table.
Cierra la puerta cuando salgas.Close the door when you leave.
Encendí el ventilador porque hacía calor.I turned on the fan because it was hot.
Falta un tenedor en la mesa.There is a fork missing from the table.
Necesito mis gafas para leer.I need my glasses to read.
La guitarra está guardada en su funda.The guitar is stored in its case.
Corta el pan con este cuchillo.Cut the bread with this knife.
Hay un espejo junto a la ventana.There is a mirror next to the window.
Preparé una taza de té.I made a mug of tea.
Pon cada plato en el armario.Put each plate in the cupboard.
Encontró el anillo debajo de la silla.She found the ring under the chair.
Necesito una cuchara para la sopa.I need a spoon for the soup.
Las llaves están sobre la mesa.The keys are on the table.
El control está entre los cojines del sofá.The remote is between the sofa cushions.
Mi reloj se detuvo esta mañana.My watch stopped this morning.
Abre la ventana para que entre aire.Open the window to let some air in.
Asking for everyday objects
Use these patterns to ask where an object is, say where you left it and request something politely.
¿Dónde está…?
Where is…?
¿Dónde está el control?Where is the remote?
Está sobre/debajo de…
It's on/under…
El libro está sobre la cama.The book is on the bed.
¿Me pasas…?
Can you pass me…?
¿Me pasas el tenedor?Can you pass me the fork?
He dejado…
I've left…
He dejado las gafas junto al espejo.I've left the glasses next to the mirror.
Necesito… para…
I need … to…
Necesito un cuchillo para cortar el pan.I need a knife to cut the bread.
A conversation while setting the table
Alex¿Me ayudas a poner la mesa?Will you help me set the table?
RitaClaro. ¿Dónde están los platos?Of course. Where are the plates?
AlexEstán junto a las tazas. Necesitamos una cuchara y un tenedor para cada persona.They're next to the mugs. We need a spoon and a fork for each person.
Rita¿Pongo también un cuchillo?Should I put out a knife too?
AlexSí, por favor. Después acerca otra silla.Yes, please. Then bring over another chair.
RitaPerfecto. Abriré la ventana antes de sentarnos.Perfect. I'll open the window before we sit down.
Try one in the VocabTally quiz
Choose the English meaning, just as you would while practising in the app.
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What does this mean in English?
Tenedor
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