domiciliario

Domiciliario is a term used in Spanish with two main senses. It derives from domicilio (domicile) with the suffix -ario and functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it denotes matters related to home or residence, indicating something connected with where a person lives.

In legal contexts, domiciliario commonly refers to a person who is subject to home confinement or to the measure itself known as arresto domiciliario or pena domiciliaria. The arrangement typically requires the individual to remain at a prescribed home location for a set period and may include restrictions on travel, work, or visitors. Many systems use electronic monitoring or regular reporting to authorities. This measure is employed as an alternative to imprisonment for certain offenses or for rehabilitation, and eligibility and conditions vary by jurisdiction.

Outside of strict legal usage, the term can appear in health or social service contexts to indicate home-based services, although more common phrases include atención domiciliaria or cuidados domiciliarios. In general, domiciliario remains a technical term that is more prevalent in law and related administrative domains than in everyday speech.

See also: arresto domiciliario, pena domiciliaria, atención domiciliaria, cuidados domiciliarios.