Household appliances
Electrodomésticos
- Learn the names of common household and electrical appliances.
- Daily situations with common household devices.
- Irregular verbs: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
This lesson covers essential household appliances vocabulary like lavadora (washing machine) and microondas (microwave), while practicing irregular verbs such as poner (yo pongo) and traer (yo traigo) in everyday cleaning and cooking contexts.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Classify the words into two categories according to the type of household appliance to help you remember them.
Electrodomésticos para cocinar
Electrodomésticos para limpiar y secar
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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El lavaplatos
The dishwasher
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Poner
To put
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La aspiradora
The hoover
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La plancha
The iron
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Secar
To dry
Ejercicio 5: Conversation exercise
Instrucción:
- Name each device and if you can what it is used for. (Name each device and if you can what it is used for.)
- Tell which of those devices you usually use. (Tell which of those devices you usually use.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Hay un horno en la cocina. There is an oven in the kitchen. |
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Hay una nevera grande en la cocina. There is a big fridge in the kitchen. |
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La aspiradora se usa para limpiar. The vacuum cleaner is used to clean. |
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Enciendes el radiador cuando hace frío. You turn the radiator on when it is cold. |
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Uso la secadora para secar mi ropa más rápido. I use the dryer to dry my clothes faster. |
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Puedes poner tu ropa en el armario. You can put your clothes in the wardrobe. |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Yo _____ la lavadora antes de salir de casa.
(I _____ the washing machine on before leaving the house.)2. Después, yo _____ la aspiradora del salón a la cocina para limpiar.
(Afterwards, I _____ the vacuum cleaner from the living room to the kitchen to clean.)3. Cuando hace frío, yo _____ el radiador para tener calor.
(When it's cold, I _____ the radiator to be warm.)4. Por último, yo _____ la comida en el microondas antes de comer.
(Finally, I _____ the food in the microwave before eating.)Exercise 8: At home with appliances
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Poner - Put
Presente
- Yo pongo
- Tú pones
- Él/Ella/Usted pone
- Nosotros ponemos
- Vosotros ponéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes ponen
Encender - Turn on
Presente
- Yo enciendo
- Tú enciendes
- Él/Ella/Usted enciende
- Nosotros encendemos
- Vosotros encendéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes encienden
Traer - Bring
Presente
- Yo traigo
- Tú traes
- Él/Ella/Usted trae
- Nosotros traemos
- Vosotros traéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes traen
Calentar - Heat up
Presente
- Yo caliento
- Tú calientas
- Él/Ella/Usted calienta
- Nosotros calentamos
- Vosotros calentáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes calientan
Apagar - Turn off
Presente
- Yo apago
- Tú apagas
- Él/Ella/Usted apaga
- Nosotros apagamos
- Vosotros apagáis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes apagan
Exercise 9: Los verbos irregulares: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Irregular verbs: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
Show translation Show answershago, caliento, pongo, enciendo, traigo
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A1.34.2 Gramática
Los verbos irregulares: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
Irregular verbs: "Yo hago, yo pongo, yo doy, ..."
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Traer to bring Share Copied!
Presente
| Spanish | English |
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| (yo) traigo | I bring |
| (tú) traes | you bring |
| (él/ella) trae | he/she brings |
| (nosotros/nosotras) traemos | we bring |
| (vosotros/vosotras) traéis | you bring |
| (ellos/ellas) traen | they bring |
Poner to put Share Copied!
Presente
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) pongo | I put |
| (tú) pones | You put |
| (él/ella) pone | he/she puts |
| (nosotros/nosotras) ponemos | we put |
| (vosotros/vosotras) ponéis | You put |
| (ellos/ellas) ponen | they put |
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Lesson Overview: Household Appliances
This A1-level lesson introduces basic vocabulary and expressions related to common household appliances used for cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance in Spanish-speaking homes. Learners will familiarize themselves with essential verbs, especially irregular ones, and practical phrases useful for everyday home tasks.
Key Vocabulary: Household Appliances
The lesson helps categorize appliances into two main groups for easier memorization:
- Cooking appliances: el horno (oven), el microondas (microwave), el frigorífico (fridge), el lavaplatos (dishwasher)
- Cleaning and drying appliances: la aspiradora (vacuum cleaner), la lavadora (washing machine), la plancha (iron), la secadora (dryer)
Important Verbs: Present Tense and Irregular Forms
Students practice key irregular verbs that are commonly used when talking about household chores. These include:
- Poner (to put/set) – Yo pongo
- Hacer (to do/make) – Yo hago
- Dar (to give) – Yo doy
- Traer (to bring) – Yo traigo
- Encender (to turn on/light) – Yo enciendo
- Calentar (to heat) – Yo caliento
- Apagar (to turn off) – Yo apago
Example Sentences for Everyday Use
Learning practical sentences helps you use the vocabulary naturally. Examples include:
- Yo pongo la lavadora antes de salir de casa. (I put on the washing machine before leaving home.)
- ¿Puedes apagar el radiador cuando hace calor? (Can you turn off the radiator when it's hot?)
- Caliento la cena en el microondas todos los días. (I heat dinner in the microwave every day.)
- Mi madre trae la aspiradora para limpiar el salón. (My mother brings the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room.)
- Encendemos el brasero cuando hace frío en invierno. (We turn on the heater when it's cold in winter.)
- Yo doy la plancha a mi hermana para que planche la ropa. (I give the iron to my sister so she can iron clothes.)
Useful Phrases and Comparisons with English
Spanish household vocabulary reflects day-to-day activities similarly to English, but note some interesting aspects:
- The verb poner literally means "to put" or "to place" but is commonly used in Spanish for operating appliances, like "poner la lavadora" (start the washing machine), which differs from English usage.
- The verb encender means "to turn on" or "to switch on," especially with electrical devices like lights or heaters.
- Objects like la aspiradora (vacuum cleaner) are feminine nouns in Spanish, which may differ from their English gender-neutral forms.
- You will frequently hear expressions with
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