hogar
/oˈɡaɾ/masculine
The English word 'home' is translated into Spanish as hogar. Wiktionary also lists jato.
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hogar | /oˈɡaɾ/ | masculine |
| jato | /ˈxato/ | masculine |
hogar refers to the emotional concept of home or the hearth. 'Hogar' is often used in more sentimental, poetic or formal contexts than the word 'casa'.
Which one should you use?
While casa refers to the physical building (house), hogar refers to the emotional concept of home or the hearth. 'Jato' is a slang term used to refer to one's home or place to live.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
el hogar is a formal synonym for "home" that carries a sense of belonging and warmth.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, el ranchito is used to describe a rural or countryside dwelling.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
hogar is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word hogar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'foyer'. Both words trace back to the Latin 'focus', which originally meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
- If you describe a person as being de casa, you are not saying they are 'from a house', but rather that they are a 'homebody' or a very reliable, familiar person.
- The word hogar can also be used in a medical or social context to refer to a care home or a shelter, such as hogar de ancianos for a nursing home.
Examples in context
- Mi hogar es tu hogar.My home is your home.This sentence shows how to express the sentiment of sharing a home using hogar.Tatoeba #1672025 by marcelostockle, translation #1134064 by copecopecope
- Bienvenida a mi hogar.Welcome to my home.This sentence is useful for welcoming someone into your hogar.Tatoeba #3371724 by marcelostockle, translation #2228256 by cathrynm
- Mi hogar es mi castillo.My home is my castle.This sentence uses the metaphorical expression of a home being a castle with hogar.Tatoeba #2228344 by marcelostockle, translation #646594 by Kirilo
- Me gusta pasar tiempo en la casa.I like spending time at home.
- Regresaré a la casa luego del trabajo.I will return home after work.
- El hogar es donde está el corazón.Home is where the heart is.
- Me siento seguro en mi hogar.I feel safe in my home.
- Vamos a ver una película en la casa de Jorge.Let's watch a movie at Jorge's place/home.
- Juan vive cerca de la casa de María.Juan lives near María's house/home.
- Mis padres se mudaron a un ranchito en las montañas.My parents moved to a small country home in the mountains.
- Este lugar tan hermoso es mi ranchito, mi paraíso.This beautiful place is my little home, my paradise.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their new apartment.
- JavierFinalmente tenemos nuestro propio hogar.Finally we have our own home.
- LucíaSí, Javier, se siente muy acogedor.Yes, Javier, it feels very cozy.
- JavierQuiero decorar cada rincón del hogar.I want to decorate every corner of the home.
- LucíaYo también, Lucía está muy feliz.Me too, Lucía is very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries hogar, jato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hogar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
