In this lesson, we will learn essential Spanish vocabulary for different pieces of furniture inside a villa in Marbella. We’ll also explore how to describe the placement and function of these objects within the house, enhancing your ability to talk about interior spaces effectively. Furthermore, you’ll engage in conversations about interior design, focusing on both aesthetic and functional aspects of a home’s layout. This lesson is perfect for anyone interested in combining their love for interior design with their desire to improve their Spanish communication skills.
Objectives:
- Learn Spanish vocabulary for various pieces of furniture typically found in a villa in Marbella.
- Understand and describe the placement and function of different objects within a house.
- Develop conversational skills in Spanish related to interior design, focusing on discussing aesthetics and practicality.
Spanish Vocabulary for talking about furniture in a house
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el sofá | the sofa |
| la cama | the bed |
| la silla | the chair |
| la mesa | the table |
| el escritorio | the desk |
| el armario | the wardrobe |
| el espejo | the mirror |
| el estante | the shelf |
| la lámpara | the lamp |
| el televisor | the television |
| el tocador | the dressing table |
| el aparador | the sideboard |
| el sillón | the armchair |
| la alfombra | the rug |
| el reloj | the clock |
| la cortina | the curtain |
| la cómoda | the dresser |
| el cuadro | the painting |
| el ventilador | the fan |
| el perchero | the coat rack |
Usage Sentences
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| El sofá está frente al televisor. | The sofa is in front of the television. |
| La cama está en el dormitorio. | The bed is in the bedroom. |
| El escritorio está al lado de la lámpara. | The desk is next to the lamp. |
| El espejo está encima del tocador. | The mirror is above the dressing table. |
| El estante está al lado del sillón. | The shelf is next to the armchair. |
| El aparador está junto al comedor. | The sideboard is next to the dining room. |
| La alfombra está debajo de la mesa. | The rug is under the table. |
| El cuadro está en la pared. | The painting is on the wall. |
Familía García talk about their furniture in their new villa in marbella
The García family is arranging the furniture in their new villa in Marbella. They are excited to decide on the layout of the different rooms.
| Spanish Dialogue | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Antonio: Pon el sofá frente al televisor, por favor. | Antonio: Put the sofa in front of the television, please. |
| Penélope: No pongas el escritorio lejos de la lámpara, me gusta leer ahí. | Penélope: Don’t put the desk away from the lamp, I like to read there. |
| Juan: Pon la cama y el espejo en mi dormitorio. | Juan: Put the bed and the mirror in my bedroom. |
| Lucía: No muevas el tocador, me gusta donde está. | Lucía: Don’t move the dressing table, I like where it is. |
| Abuela Rosa: Pon la alfombra debajo de la mesa del comedor. | Abuela Rosa: Put the rug under the dining table. |
| Abuelo Miguel: No pongas el cuadro torcido, enderézalo. | Abuelo Miguel: Don’t hang the painting crooked, straighten it. |
| Antonio: Coloca el aparador junto al comedor, se verá mejor. | Antonio: Place the sideboard next to the dining room, it will look better. |
| Penélope: No pongas el sillón en el rincón, se ve muy oscuro allí. | Penélope: Don’t put the armchair in the corner, it looks too dark there. |
| Juan: Coloca la cortina en la ventana del salón. | Juan: Place the curtain on the living room window. |
| Lucía: Pon el reloj en la pared del comedor, se verá bonito allí. | Lucía: Put the clock on the dining room wall, it will look nice there. |
| Antonio: Mueve el ventilador cerca del sofá, hará más fresco el ambiente. | Antonio: Move the fan near the sofa, it will make the atmosphere cooler. |
| Penélope: Pon el estante al lado de mi escritorio, quiero usarlo para libros. | Penélope: Put the shelf next to my desk, I want to use it for books. |
| Juan: No muevas el armario, ya está bien donde está. | Juan: Don’t move the wardrobe, it’s fine where it is. |
| Lucía: Coloca el tocador junto a la ventana para tener buena luz. | Lucía: Place the dressing table next to the window to have good light. |
| Abuela Rosa: Pon la lámpara encima de la cómoda, me gusta ese lugar. | Abuela Rosa: Put the lamp on top of the dresser, I like that spot. |
| Abuelo Miguel: No pongas el perchero en el pasillo, se ve incómodo. | Abuelo Miguel: Don’t put the coat rack in the hallway, it looks awkward. |
| Antonio: Mueve el sofá un poco a la izquierda, para que el salón se vea más espacioso. | Antonio: Move the sofa a little to the left, so the living room looks more spacious. |
| Penélope: No muevas la mesa, está bien en su lugar. | Penélope: Don’t move the table, it’s fine in its place. |
| Juan: Coloca la alfombra en el centro del salón, se verá más elegante. | Juan: Place the rug in the center of the living room, it will look more elegant. |
| Lucía: Pon el televisor en la pared, así todos podrán verlo. | Lucía: Put the television on the wall, so everyone can see it. |