bungalow
The English word bungalow translates to Spanish as bungalow.
A bungalow refers to a single-storey house.
Meaning: single-storey house (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, particularly in the Canary Islands, the word chalé is used to refer to a bungalow or a small house.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker uses 'bungalow' to describe a style of house, a Spanish speaker might use the term 'bungalow' to refer specifically to a holiday apartment in a resort complex.
- The word bungalow is a direct loanword from English, meaning it has not undergone any phonetic changes to fit Spanish spelling or pronunciation rules.
- The word chalé can sometimes refer to a much larger, more luxurious house than the English-speaking concept of a bungalow implies.
Examples in context
- Mi tía tiene una casita en la playa. Es un bungalow pequeño pero muy cómodo.My aunt has a little house on the beach. It is a small bungalow but very comfortable.
- Estoy buscando un alojamiento pequeño con una sola planta, sin escaleras. ¿Tienen algo así?I am looking for a small accommodation with a single floor, without stairs. Do you have something like that?
- El bungalow es muy acogedor.The bungalow is very cozy.
- Queremos comprar un bungalow cerca del mar.We want to buy a bungalow near the sea.
- Este bungalow tiene un jardín enorme.This bungalow has a huge garden.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at vacation rentals online.
- SofíaMira este bungalow en la costa.Look at this bungalow on the coast.
- DanielMe gusta mucho, parece muy acogedor.I like it a lot, it looks very cozy.
- SofíaEs perfecto porque no tiene escaleras.It is perfect because it has no stairs.
- DanielTienes razón, reservemos el bungalow ahora.You are right, let's book the bungalow now.
