Spanish House and Furniture: DELE A1 Complete Guide
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Key Takeaways
- Learn rooms of house and furniture terms in Spanish
- Master prepositions of place for room descriptions
- Understand household items and their locations
- Learn basic house description patterns
- Essential for DELE A1 home descriptions and conversations
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish house and furniture vocabulary, essential for describing your home, rooms, and living spaces on the DELE A1 exam. This vocabulary is crucial for the speaking and writing sections where you’ll describe personal environments.
Rooms of the House
Basic Room Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| la casa | the house | Mi casa es grande |
| el piso/apartamento | the apartment | Vivo en un piso pequeño |
| la habitación | the room | Mi habitación es cómoda |
| el dormitorio | the bedroom | El dormitorio tiene una cama |
| el baño | the bathroom | El baño está limpio |
| la cocina | the kitchen | La cocina es moderna |
DELE A1 Tip: Remember that “piso” is commonly used in Spain for apartment, while “apartamento” is understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Additional Rooms and Areas
Complete House Areas
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el salón | the living room | En el salón veo la televisión |
| el comedor | the dining room | El comedor tiene una mesa grande |
| el jardín | the garden | El jardín tiene muchas flores |
| el garaje | the garage | El coche está en el garaje |
| el balcón | the balcony | El balcón tiene bonitas vistas |
Furniture and Household Items
Bedroom Furniture
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| la cama | the bed | La cama es muy cómoda |
| el armario | the wardrobe | El armario es grande |
| la mesita de noche | the nightstand | La mesita de noche tiene un libro |
| la lámpara | the lamp | La lámpara es nueva |
Living Room Furniture
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el sofá | the sofa | El sofá es azul |
| la mesa | the table | La mesa es de madera |
| la silla | the chair | La silla es cómoda |
| la televisión | the television | La televisión es grande |
Prepositions of Place for House Descriptions
Location Expressions
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| en | in | El libro está en la mesa |
| sobre | on | Las llaves están sobre la mesa |
| debajo de | under | El gato está debajo de la cama |
| al lado de | next to | La silla está al lado de la mesa |
| entre | between | La mesa está entre dos sillas |
Complete House Descriptions
Example Room Descriptions
- Mi dormitorio tiene una cama grande y un armario. La cama está entre dos mesitas de noche.
- En la cocina hay una mesa y cuatro sillas. La nevera está al lado de la ventana.
- El salón tiene un sofá grande y una televisión. Las cortinas son azules.
House Size and Features
- una casa grande/pequeña (a big/small house)
- un piso antiguo/moderno (an old/modern apartment)
- con jardín/balcón/garaje (with garden/balcony/garage)
DELE A1 Exam Practice
Speaking Section Examples
- Describe your home: “Vivo en un piso pequeño con dos dormitorios“
- Talk about rooms: “Mi habitación tiene una cama y un escritorio“
- Describe furniture: “En el salón hay un sofá grande y una televisión“
- Discuss locations: “La cocina está al lado del salón“
Writing Section Examples
- Write a description of your house or apartment
- Describe your favorite room and its furniture
- Write about the furniture in your living room
- Describe your ideal house
Common Household Items
Kitchen Items
- la nevera (the refrigerator)
- el horno (the oven)
- el fregadero (the sink)
- los armarios de cocina (the kitchen cabinets)
Bathroom Items
- el inodoro (the toilet)
- el lavabo (the sink)
- la ducha (the shower)
- la bañera (the bathtub)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong gender: ❌ “el cocina” ✅ “la cocina“
- Wrong preposition: ❌ “en la mesa” (for on) ✅ “sobre la mesa”
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Ready to check your understanding of Spanish house and furniture vocabulary?
Take our DELE A1 Spanish House and Furniture Preparation Quiz here to confirm you’re ready for this part of the exam.
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for daily life vocabulary? Study Spanish Daily Routine Guide
- Need location practice? Review Spanish Prepositions of Place
- Practice all A1 vocabulary? Take a Full A1 Vocabulary Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
