Spanish word

doméstico

Pronunciation

IPA/doˈmestiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivehousehold

Example

La tarea doméstica es importante.

The household chore is important.

Illustration for doméstico (household)

More examples

Los gastos domésticos han aumentado este año.

Household expenses have increased this year.

Core concept

Relation to the home and household life.

Common phrases

  • tarea doméstica

    household chore

  • gastos domésticos

    household expenses

  • uso doméstico

    household use

Similar words

casero: Prepared in a home setting or tasting like home cooking, with a rustic, homemade character.
hogareño: Characterized by comforting, homely qualities that make a place feel cozy and lived-in.
familiar: Easily recognized or remembered because it has been seen or experienced before.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo al hogar o a usos y bienes destinados al entorno doméstico, pudiendo aplicarse también a contextos como el ámbito nacional en ciertos casos.

Word origin

The Spanish word doméstico comes from Latin domesticus 'of the house' (from domus 'house') and uses the adjectival suffix -ico to mean relating to the household.

Usage tips

  • The word doméstico commonly labels things intended for home use (electrodoméstico) but also appears in contexts like vuelo doméstico to mean 'within the country', so check the collocation.

Other meanings

  • domesticadjective

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