Habitación (en. Room)

/aβitaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Architectural space intended to be inhabited.
Example Sentence: The hotel room is very comfortable.
La habitación de hotel es muy cómoda.
Definition: Part of a dwelling where one sleeps or engages in some activity.
Example Sentence: My room is small but cozy.
Mi habitación es pequeña pero acogedora.
Definition: Room that is part of a house or building.
Example Sentence: The children's room has many toys.
La habitación de los niños tiene muchos juguetes.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'habitatio,' which means 'the act of dwelling.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: in a room
Meaning: In a closed or defined space.
en una habitación
Phrase: decorate the room
Meaning: Modify the environment of a personal space.
decorar la habitación
Phrase: make a room
Meaning: Make a space a place to live or work.
hacer habitación

Related Words

Related Word: inhabit
Description: To reside in a place.
habitar
Related Word: inhabitant
Description: Person who lives in a place.
habitante
Related Word: habitual
Description: Something that repeats frequently or is common.
habitual

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Room used for casual encounters.
Example: We met in the room to hang out.
Quedamos en la habitación para pasar el rato.
Slang Meaning: Talk about what happens in a room.
Example: Don't tell me room gossip.
No me cuentes chismes de la habitación.