In this lesson, we will dive into the specific vocabulary needed to describe different sections of a luxurious villa in Marbella. We’ll explore how to articulate the relationships and adjacencies between various areas of the house, enhancing your ability to discuss spatial arrangements. Additionally, you’ll practice how to engage in meaningful conversations about a new home, focusing on describing its features and layout. Whether you’re looking at real estate or simply aiming to enhance your Spanish conversation skills, this lesson will equip you with the necessary language tools to talk about homes effectively.
This framework ensures that learners not only expand their vocabulary but also apply it in practical scenarios, making it ideal for anyone interested in real estate or improving their conversational Spanish in a realistic context.
Objectives:
- Acquire vocabulary related to different sections of a villa in Marbella.
- Understand and describe how various areas of the house relate to and are adjacent to one another.
- Practice engaging in conversations about a new home, focusing on its features and layout.
Spanish vocabulary about a house
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el jardín | the garden |
| el salón | the living room |
| la cocina | the kitchen |
| el dormitorio | the bedroom |
| el baño | the bathroom |
| el comedor | the dining room |
| la piscina | the swimming pool |
| el garaje | the garage |
| el balcón | the balcony |
| el vestíbulo | the hallway |
| el patio | the patio |
| el despacho | the study |
Usage Sentences to talk about a house in Spanish
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| La piscina está frente al salón. | The swimming pool is in front of the living room. |
| La cocina está junto al comedor. | The kitchen is next to the dining room. |
| El dormitorio está al lado del baño. | The bedroom is next to the bathroom. |
| El balcón está al lado del dormitorio. | The balcony is beside the bedroom. |
| El garaje está detrás de la villa. | The garage is behind the villa. |
| El jardín rodea la villa. | The garden surrounds the villa. |
Explore García family’s news house in Marbell
The García family has just moved into their new villa in Marbella. They are excited to explore and discuss their favorite areas of the house.
| Spanish Dialogue | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Antonio: ¡Qué emocionante es estar en nuestra nueva villa! El jardín es hermoso y rodea toda la casa. | Antonio: How exciting it is to be in our new villa! The garden is beautiful and surrounds the entire house. |
| Penélope: Me encanta el despacho y la biblioteca. Ambos están junto al comedor, lo que será perfecto para trabajar y leer. ¡Ahora puedo poner todos mis libros ahí! | Penélope: I love the study and the library. Both are next to the dining room, which will be perfect for working and reading. Now I can put all my books in there! |
| Juan: La piscina está frente al salón. ¡Va a ser genial nadar y luego descansar en el salón! | Juan: The swimming pool is in front of the living room. It’s going to be great to swim and then relax in the living room! |
| Lucía: Mi dormitorio está al lado del baño. Es muy conveniente. | Lucía: My bedroom is next to the bathroom. It’s very convenient. |
| Abuela Rosa: Voy a pasar mucho tiempo en el balcón, que está al lado de mi dormitorio. Es un lugar tan tranquilo. | Abuela Rosa: I will spend a lot of time on the balcony, which is next to my bedroom. It’s such a peaceful place. |
| Abuelo Miguel: El despacho está al lado del vestíbulo. Será mi rincón favorito para leer. | Abuelo Miguel: The study is next to the hallway. It will be my favorite corner for reading. |
| Antonio: Y el patio está detrás de la villa, perfecto para barbacoas en verano. | Antonio: And the patio is behind the villa, perfect for barbecues in the summer. |
| Penélope: ¡Qué bien nos vamos a sentir aquí! | Penélope: How great we are going to feel here! |