Habitaciones (en. Rooms)

/abi.taˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Delimited spaces within a building that serve various purposes, especially for rest.
The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Las habitaciones del hotel son amplias y confortables.
Parts of a house or accommodation where people can sleep or carry out private activities.
In my house, there are three rooms: one for my parents, another for me, and one more for guests.
En mi casa hay tres habitaciones: una para mis padres, otra para mí y una más para los invitados.
Rooms in a facility such as a hospital or a school that serve specific functions.
The patients' rooms are well equipped.
Las habitaciones de los pacientes están bien equipadas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habitatio', which means 'place where one lives'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

double room
A room that has two beds or is used by two people.
habitación doble
to provide accommodation
To provide a place where someone can live or stay.
dar habitación
single room
A room designated for one person.
habitación individual
to share a room
To live in the same room with another person.
compartir habitación

Related Words

inhabitant
A person who resides in a place.
habitante
to inhabit
To reside or live in a place.
habitar
lodging
The act of providing accommodation to someone.
hospedaje

Slang Meanings

Room in a short-stay motel.
We went to rent a room for one night at the motel.
Fuimos a rentar una habitación por una noche en el motel.
Room in a student apartment.
I'm going to throw a party in my room in the apartment.
Voy a hacer una fiesta en mi hab del departamento.