The House. Electrical Equipment

How do I turn things on and off?

Encender, as is so often the way, has two meanings. One is 'to light' as in 'to set fire to', but the other is 'to turn on' or 'to switch on'.

How do I turn on the light? ¿Cómo enciendo la luz?
How do I turn on the television? ¿Cómo enciendo la televisión?
How do I turn on the radio? ¿Cómo enciendo la radio?


The House. Unexpected Events

These things can happen in the most well ordered home ...

the bedside table la mesita de noche
the drawer el cajón
to spill derramarse
The water split into the drawer El agua se ha derramado en el cajón