Household Chores Vocabulary
General Overview
- Household chores: everyday tasks that are necessary for maintaining a home.
En el dormitorio (In the bedroom)
- Arreglar: to clean or tidy up the bedroom.
- Tender la cama: to make the bed.
- Limpiar: to clean.
- Colgar la ropa: to hang the clothes.
- El armario: the closet or wardrobe.
- Barrer el piso: to sweep the floor.
- La escoba: the broom.
En la sala (In the living room)
- Recoger: to pick up items and organize.
- Sacar la basura: to take out the trash.
- Pelar: to peel (usually referring to fruits or vegetables).
- Cortar: to cut.
- Quitar el polvo: to dust the surfaces.
- Los muebles: the furniture.
En la lavandería (In the laundry room)
- Colocar: to put or place items in their respective places.
- Lavar (las sábanas): to wash the sheets.
- Vaciar: to empty.
- El cesto de papeles: wastebasket.
- Secar: to dry clothing.
- Planchar: to iron clothes.
- La plancha: the iron.
- La lavadora: the washing machine.
- La secadora: the dryer.
En el comedor (In the dining room)
- Poner la mesa: to set the table.
- Recoger la mesa: to clear the table after eating.
En el jardín (In the garden)
- Plantar: to plant (flowers or vegetables).
- Las flores: flowers.
- Regar: to water the plants.
- La manguera: the hose used for watering.
- Cortar: to cut (grass or plants).
- La hierba: grass.
- El césped: lawn.
- La cortadora de césped: the lawnmower.
Con los animales domésticos/las mascotas (With pets)
- Sacar a pasear a: to walk the dog.
- Darle de comer a: to feed the pets.
- Keep an eye on: to monitor the pets' activities and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Additional Notes
- Importance: Each room in the house is associated with specific chores which contribute to the upkeep and hygiene of the living environment.
- Communication: Knowledge of these terms is essential for effective communication regarding household responsibilities, especially in multilingual or diverse family settings.