hogar, dulce hogar
/oˈɡaɾ ˈdulθe oˈɡaɾ/word by word
The Spanish phrase for "home sweet home" is hogar, dulce hogar.
It refers to a nice, comfortable home.
Meaning: Nice, comfortable home (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɡaɾ ˈdulθe oˈɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- You can find a surprising connection between the Spanish hogar and the English word 'foyer'. Both words trace back to the Latin word for hearth or fireplace.
- While hogar translates to 'home', it specifically refers to the warmth and spirit of the family dwelling rather than the physical building, which is casa.
- The word hogar originally referred to the literal fireplace or hearth where a fire was kept. While it now means 'home' in a sentimental sense, its roots are deeply tied to the warmth of the flames.
Examples in context
- Hogar, dulce hogar.Home, sweet home.This example shows how to use the phrase hogar, dulce hogar.Tatoeba #1582685 by marcelostockle, translation #1152286 by belgavox
- ¡Hogar, dulce hogar!Home, sweet home!
- Nada como el hogar, dulce hogar tras un viaje.Nothing like home, sweet home after a trip.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía arrive back at their apartment after a long vacation.
- Alejandro¡Por fin estamos aquí!We are finally here!
- LucíaSí, qué alivio llegar a casa.Yes, what a relief to arrive home.
- AlejandroHogar, dulce hogar, Lucía.Home, sweet home, Lucía.
- LucíaTienes toda la razón, Alejandro.You are absolutely right, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home sweet home” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hogar, dulce) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dulce, hogar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
