dormitorio principal
/doɾmitoɾjo pɾinθipal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "master bedroom" is translated into Spanish as dormitorio principal.
This phrase refers to a large bedroom.
Meaning: large bedroom (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dormitorio principal is composed of dormitorio (bedroom) and principal (main/principal).
Which one should you use?
Habitación principal is also a formal way to refer to a master bedroom. In the specific contexts of hotels or real estate, you may use Suite principal to mean "master suite".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Cuarto principal is a regional way to say master bedroom used in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
How do you pronounce it?
/doɾmitoɾjo pɾinθipal/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might call it a 'master' bedroom, using the word amo (master/owner) to describe the room in Spanish would sound strange or even imply the room itself is a person.
- Spanish has a related word dormidero which, unlike the formal dormitorio, often refers to a makeshift or humble place to crash for the night.
- If you are looking at real estate in Mexico, you may see the term recámara principal used much more frequently than the word dormitorio.
Examples in context
- La habitación principal es amplia y cómodaThe master bedroom is spacious and comfortable
- El dormitorio principal está en el segundo pisoThe master bedroom is on the second floor
- Vamos a la habitación principal a descansarLet's go to the master bedroom to rest
- ¿Puedo jugar en el cuarto de los papás?Can I play in the master bedroom?
- ¿Dónde está el cuarto principal?Where is the master bedroom?
- La amplia habitación principal cuenta con un hermoso balcónThe spacious master bedroom has a beautiful balcony
- El dormitorio principal es muy amplio.The master bedroom is very spacious.
- Ella está pintando el dormitorio principal.She is painting the master bedroom.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a house for sale.
- ElenaMira, el dormitorio principal es enorme.Look, the master bedroom is huge.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Alejandro ama este espacio.You are right, Alejandro loves this space.
- Elena¿Te gusta la luz del dormitorio principal?Do you like the light in the master bedroom?
- AlejandroSí, es perfecta para nosotros.Yes, it is perfect for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dormitorio, principal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
