Habitación (en. Room)

/aβitaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A space inside a building intended to be inhabited.
The room has a beautiful view of the sea.
La habitación tiene una vista hermosa al mar.
A place where certain activities are carried out, such as receiving patients in a consulting room.
The doctor's room is equipped with everything necessary.
La habitación del médico está equipada con todo lo necesario.
Each of the divisions of a dwelling.
Our house has five rooms.
Nuestra casa tiene cinco habitaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'habitatio', which means 'place where one dwells'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

double room
A space intended to be occupied by two people.
habitación doble
single room
A room intended to be occupied by one person.
habitación sencilla
to rent a room
To lease a space within a property.
alquilar una habitación

Related Words

inhabit
To reside or live in a place.
habitar
home
A place where one lives, especially the family environment.
hogar
live
To exist in a place.
vivir

Slang Meanings

Room for rent.
I'm looking for a room to rent near the university.
Busco una habitación para rentar cerca de la universidad.
Hotel room.
I booked a room in a budget hotel.
Reservé una habitación en un hotel económico.