hogar

/ˈoɣaɾ/
home

Mi hogar es donde está mi corazón.

My home is where my heart is.


general

A place where one lives; a residence or dwelling.

Regresé a mi hogar después de un largo viaje.

I returned to my home after a long trip.

The term 'hogar' can also carry emotional connotations of warmth, comfort, and family.

emotional

A place where one feels safe and loved.

Para mí, mi familia es mi verdadero hogar.

For me, my family is my true home.

In this sense, 'hogar' is not just a physical place but a feeling of belonging.

Collocations

volver al hogarto return homedejar el hogarto leave homehogar dulce hogarhome sweet home

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Emotional Connotation

'Hogar' can refer to a physical place or the emotional feeling of belonging.

Gold Rule

Primary Meaning

The most common meaning of 'hogar' is 'home' as a physical residence.

Word Origin

From Latin 'focarium', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace', referring to the central part of a home.

Usage Notes

'Hogar' is often used to express a sense of belonging and comfort, beyond just a physical structure.

Word Breakdown

hogar
home
root
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