Doméstica (en. Domestic)

/doˈmes.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to something that belongs to or is characteristic of the home.
Domestic tasks are essential for keeping the house in order.
Las tareas domésticas son esenciales para mantener la casa en orden.
An animal that has been domesticated.
The dog is a popular domestic animal.
El perro es un animal doméstico popular.
A person who performs work in the home, such as cleaning.
She works as a domestic worker in several homes.
Ella trabaja como empleada doméstica en varias casas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'domesticus', which means 'belonging to the house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

domestic work
Activities related to the home.
trabajo doméstico
housewives
Women who take care of household chores.
amas de casa
domestic care
Attention and maintenance of the home and its members.
cuidado doméstico

Related Words

domesticity
Condition or quality of being domestic.
domesticidad
to domesticate
To make a wild animal live in close relation with humans.
domesticar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to household employees.
The domestic worker in the house is always very kind.
La doméstica de la casa siempre es muy amable.
Casual term to describe something done at home.
That dish is very domestic; it's prepared in almost every home.
Ese plato es muy doméstico, lo preparan en casi todos los hogares.