Domésticas (en. Domestic)

/doˈmes.ti.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to or pertaining to the home or family.
Domestic tasks are essential for keeping the house in order.
Las tareas domésticas son esenciales para mantener la casa en orden.
Done at home, as opposed to activities outside the home.
Telecommuting has become common in many domestic families.
El teletrabajo se ha vuelto común en muchas familias domésticas.
Referring to animals that are raised and kept at home.
Cats are domestic animals that tend to be very affectionate.
Los gatos son animales domésticos que suelen ser muy cariñosos.

Etymology

From Latin 'domesticus', meaning 'belonging to the house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

domestic work
Work carried out at home, such as cleaning and caring for the family.
trabajo doméstico
domestic expenses
Expenditures related to the maintenance of the home.
gastos domésticos
domestic responsibilities
Duties and tasks that must be performed at home.
responsabilidades domésticas

Related Words

domestic
Adjective denoting something that is characteristic of the house or home.
doméstico
domicile
Place where a person resides.
domicilio
domestic skills
Set of skills that allow one to manage a household.
habilidades domésticas

Slang Meanings

House tasks
I don't have time for the domestics; I'm very busy with work.
No tengo tiempo para las domésticas, estoy muy ocupado con el trabajo.
House work
All the house work leaves me exhausted.
Toda la chamba de casa me deja agotado.