Doméstico (en. Domestic)

/doˈmes.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who performs chores in the home.
The domestic caregiver takes care of the children at home.
El doméstico cuida de los niños en casa.
Animal that lives in the house or has been domesticated.
The cat is a domestic animal that loves to be at home.
El gato es un animal doméstico que adora estar en casa.
Thing or article that belongs to the home.
I bought new appliances for the kitchen.
Compré electrodomésticos nuevos para la cocina.
adjective
That lives in the household and not in nature.
This dog is domestic, not wild.
Este perro es doméstico, no salvaje.
Related to matters of the house.
He takes care of the domestic tasks every day.
Él se encarga de las tareas domésticas todos los días.

Etymology

From Latin 'domesticus', meaning 'of the house'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

domestic work
Tasks that must be performed at home, such as cleaning and cooking.
trabajo doméstico
domestic cat
Cat that lives in the house and has been domesticated.
gato doméstico
domestic help
Person who assists with household tasks.
ayuda doméstica

Related Words

domesticity
Condition of what is domestic or belongs to the home.
domesticidad
domesticated
Animal that has been adapted to live with humans.
domesticado

Slang Meanings

Chore
He doesn't want to do chores at home.
Él no quiere hacer faena en casa.
Cleaning
The cleaning is the responsibility of the domestic worker.
La limpieza está a cargo del doméstico.