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"Bedroom" in Spanish: dormitorio
el dormitorio
Note: everyday: el cuarto; Mexico: la recámara
A bedroom is el dormitorio (dor-mee-TOH-ryoh). It is masculine. Everyday speech often uses el cuarto; Mexico also says la recámara for a dormitorio.
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How to pronounce dormitorio
Say it
dor-mee-TOH-ryoh
/doɾ.miˈto.ɾjo/
Four syllables: dor-mee-TOH-ryoh. Stress TOH. The final o is clear.
"Bedroom" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el dormitorio | bedroom Clear, standard word for a bedroom. | Clear, standard word for a bedroom. |
| el cuarto | room / bedroom Everyday word; context often means bedroom. | Everyday word; context often means bedroom. |
| la recámara | bedroom Common in Mexico for a bedroom. | Common in Mexico for a bedroom. |
| el dormitorio principal | master bedroom The main bedroom in a home listing. | The main bedroom in a home listing. |
How to use dormitorio in real life
- 1Showing a guest around
El dormitorio está al fondo del pasillo.
The bedroom is at the end of the hall.
El dormitorio is clear in house tours.
- 2Hotel check-in
¿El dormitorio tiene baño privado?
Does the bedroom have a private bathroom?
Useful when asking about room features.
- 3Tidying up
Dejo la maleta en el dormitorio.
I'm leaving the suitcase in the bedroom.
En el dormitorio marks the place.
Mistakes English speakers make with dormitorio
Incorrect: La dormitorio es grande.
Correct: El dormitorio es grande.
Dormitorio is masculine. Say el dormitorio.
Incorrect: Voy al bedroom.
Correct: Voy al dormitorio.
Use dormitorio (or cuarto), not English bedroom.
Good to know
Good to knowDormitorio is clear everywhere. Friends often say cuarto. In Mexico, recámara is a common dormitorio word on signs and in speech.
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Touring a rental apartment
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Este dormitorio recibe mucha luz.
This bedroom gets a lot of light.
You
Me gusta. ¿Hay otro dormitorio?
I like it. Is there another bedroom?
ChatPal
Sí, uno más pequeño al fondo.
Yes, a smaller one at the back.
You
Perfecto para visitas.
Perfect for guests.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bedroom" in Spanish
Is dormitorio masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el dormitorio, un dormitorio grande.
Can I say cuarto instead?
Yes. Cuarto is everyday; dormitorio is more specific.
What is recámara?
A Mexican word for bedroom. Same idea as dormitorio.
How do you stress dormitorio?
dor-mee-TOH-ryoh. Stress falls on TOH.
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