artículos para el hogar
/aɾtikulos paɾa el oɡaɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, home goods is translated as artículos para el hogar.
This phrase is used in retail and commercial contexts to categorize products like kitchenware, linens and decor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of artículos (articles/items), para (for) and el hogar (the home).
Which one should you use?
Replacing the preposition para with del (of the) is a common and natural variation used to mean the same thing: artículos del hogar.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtikulos paɾa el oɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- The English word 'foyer' is a linguistic relative of hogar. Both words derive from the Latin focus, meaning hearth.
- The word hogar carries a much deeper emotional weight than casa. While casa refers to the building, hogar refers to the warmth and intimacy of the family dwelling.
- In certain contexts, the word para can also be a common abbreviation for 'paramilitary', though it is used very differently in the phrase artículos para el hogar.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar mobiliario de hogar de buena calidad?Where can I find good-quality home furniture?
- Necesito comprar artículos para el hogar nuevos.I need to buy new home goods.
- Esa tienda vende artículos para el hogar muy baratos.That store sells very cheap home goods.
- Hay una oferta en artículos para el hogar hoy.There is a sale on home goods today.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are walking through a shopping mall.
- María¿Buscas artículos para el hogar, Mateo?Are you looking for home goods, Mateo?
- MateoSí, quiero comprar algunas cosas para la cocina.Yes, I want to buy some things for the kitchen.
- MaríaMira, esta tienda tiene muchos artículos para el hogar.Look, this store has many home goods.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos a entrar para ver los precios.Perfect, let's go inside to see the prices.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, hogar, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.