Room in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'room' is 'habitación', pronounced ah-bee-tah-SYOHN (IPA: /aβitaˈsjon/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: habitaciones).
Pronunciation: ah-bee-tah-SYOHN
| Spanish | habitación |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-bee-tah-SYOHN · /aβitaˈsjon/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | habitaciones |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'habitación'
- Quisiera reservar una habitación doble para dos noches.
I would like to book a double room for two nights. - ¿Tu habitación tiene baño propio?
Does your room have its own bathroom? - Limpia tu habitación antes de salir a jugar.
Clean your room before going out to play. - La habitación del hotel era pequeña, pero tenía una vista preciosa al mar.
The hotel room was small, but it had a beautiful view of the sea.
Common Phrases with 'habitación'
- habitación doble
double room - compañero de habitación
roommate
How to Use 'habitación'
'Habitación' can mean any room but very often refers specifically to a bedroom, especially in hotels ('habitación individual/doble'). For rooms in general, 'cuarto' is a common everyday alternative.
Regional note: For 'bedroom', Mexico says 'recámara', Spain favors 'habitación' or 'dormitorio', and the Southern Cone often uses 'pieza' or 'dormitorio'; 'cuarto' is understood almost everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Room' in Spanish is 'habitación', pronounced ah-bee-tah-SYOHN.
It is spelled h-a-b-i-t-a-c-i-ó-n.
'Habitación' is feminine: you say 'la habitación'.
The plural of 'habitación' is 'habitaciones'.
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