domésticos

Domésticos refers to household appliances, devices designed to perform tasks inside a home to support daily living. In Spanish, the standard term is electrodomésticos, stressing their electrical power source; the word domesticos can appear as an adjective or in phrases describing items for domestic use. The category includes devices used for cooking, cleaning, laundry, climate control, and personal care, and encompasses large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, ovens, washing machines, dishwashers, and air conditioners, as well as small appliances like blenders, toasters, coffee makers, irons, and vacuum cleaners. They can be powered by electricity, gas, or other fuels, and may feature smart connectivity or energy-efficient technologies.

The development of domestics began with the widespread electrification of homes in the 20th century, enabling labor-saving devices to proliferate. Postwar industrial production lowered costs and spurred consumer adoption, leading to diversified models, better efficiency, warranties, and safety standards. In recent decades, energy labeling, recyclability, and end-of-life management have become important considerations for households and regulators, along with the rise of connected appliances and the Internet of Things.

Etymology: domestico derives from Latin domus, meaning house, and denotes relation to the home. In many Spanish-speaking regions the compound electrodoméstico is used for electrical appliances, while domesticos alone is less common and can lead to ambiguity with other uses such as "domestic workers" when not in context.

See also: electrodomésticos, cuidado de electrodomésticos, eficiencia energética.