Spanish - Home Life

Vivo con ___.

I live with ___.

Meaning: I live with ___.

When to use: Use this to say who shares your home with you: family, friends, or a partner.

Vivo solo.

I live alone.

Meaning: I live alone.

When to use: Say this when you live by yourself. Use 'Vivo sola.' if you identify as female.

Tip: Remember to change 'solo' to 'sola' if you identify as female.

¿Vives en casa o en departamento?

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

Meaning: Do you live in a house or an apartment?

When to use: Ask this to learn whether someone's home is a house (casa) or an apartment (departamento/apartamento).

Comparto casa con ___.

I share a place with ___.

Meaning: I share a place with ___.

When to use: Use this to say you share a home with others (roommates, family).

Mi casa queda cerca de ___.

My place is near ___.

Meaning: My place is near ___.

When to use: Use this to say what important place is close to your home (school, work, park).

Está como a ___ de aquí.

It's about ___ from here.

Meaning: It's about ___ from here.

When to use: Say how far something is using time or distance: minutes, kilometers, etc.

Tiene ___ cuartos.

There are ___ rooms.

Meaning: There are ___ rooms.

When to use: Use this to describe how many rooms or bedrooms a home has.

Está en el piso ___.

It's on the ___ floor.

Meaning: It's on the ___ floor.

When to use: Say which floor an apartment is on (first, second, third, etc.).

Me mudé aquí hace ___.

I moved here ___ ago.

Meaning: I moved here ___ ago.

When to use: Use this to say when you started living in your current home (hace + time).

Tip: Put the time after 'hace' (for example: 'hace dos años').

Rento ___.

I rent ___.

Meaning: I rent ___.

When to use: Say what you rent: an apartment, a room, or a house.

Soy dueño/a de mi ___.

I own my ___.

Meaning: I own my ___.

When to use: Use this to say you own your home; choose 'dueño' or 'dueña' to match your gender identity if you wish.

Me estoy quedando con ___ por ahora.

I'm staying with ___ for now.

Meaning: I’m staying with ___ for now.

When to use: Say this when your living situation is temporary (staying with friends/family).

Mi casa es ___.

My place is ___.

Meaning: My place is ___.

When to use: Use this to give a simple description of your home: small, cozy, modern, etc.