Easy Spanish Words to Use Around the House
Why Start with Home Vocabulary?
Children see and touch household objects dozens of times a day, making them perfect hooks for repetition and fast recall.
Kitchen (La cocina)
• la mesa – table
• la silla – chair
• el plato – plate
• la taza – cup
• el vaso – glass
• la cuchara – spoon
• el tenedor – fork
• el cuchillo – knife
• el refrigerador – fridge
Living Room (La sala)
• el sofá – sofa
• la lámpara – lamp
• la ventana – window
• la puerta – door
• el libro – book
• la alfombra – rug
Bathroom (El baño)
• el lavabo – sink
• la toalla – towel
• el jabón – soap
• el inodoro – toilet
• la ducha – shower
Bedroom (El dormitorio)
• la cama – bed
• la almohada – pillow
• la manta – blanket
• el armario – closet
• el juguete – toy
Quick Practice Ideas
- Label & Touch: Attach sticky notes to five objects each week; say the word every time you use them.
- Hide & Seek Words: Hide flashcards under items—find el libro, shout the word before grabbing it.
- Chore Commands: Ask Pon el plato en la mesa while setting the table.
- Photo Scavenger: Snap pictures of ten words, create a digital collage, and caption it in Spanish.
Dinolingo Boost
Dinolingo include a Home Objects unit with interactive drag‑and‑drop games. Printable flashcards let kids quiz siblings during chores, and the parent dashboard tracks mastery word by word.
Final Thoughts
When kids can name what they see around them, Spanish turns into a living language. Pair sticky‑note labels, playful commands, and Dinolingo’s home‑object lessons, and new words will stick effortlessly.
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