alquiler de coches
/alkileɾ de kot͡ʃes/from spelling rules
The English phrase car rental is translated into Spanish as alquiler de coches.
This phrase refers to the hiring of cars for short periods.
Meaning: hiring of cars for short periods (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alquiler (rental) and de coches (of cars).
Which one should you use?
In Spain, coches is the standard word for cars, whereas in many Latin American countries, autos or carros is more common. In Latin America, the phrase is more commonly expressed as alquiler de autos or alquiler de carros.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term alquiler de autos is often used instead of alquiler de coches. In Mexico, the phrase renta de coches is often used.
How do you pronounce it?
/alkileɾ de kotʃes/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler comes from the Arabic word kirāʔ, reflecting the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Spanish language during the Middle Ages.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'car rental' agency is often referred to simply as a rent-a-car using the English phrase, even when speaking entirely in Spanish.
- Spanish differentiates between alquiler, which is the act of renting, and arrendamiento, a more technical term used in legal contracts for long-term leases.
Examples in context
- Quisiera información sobre el alquiler de coches en esta ciudad, por favor.I would like information about car rental in this city, please.
- Me gustaría hacer una reserva para la renta de autos por una semana.I would like to make a reservation for car rental for one week.
- ¿Dónde puedo rentar un coche cerca de aquí?Where can I rent a car near here?
- Estoy buscando un lugar para alquilar un auto durante mi visita a Barcelona.I am looking for a place to rent a car during my visit to Barcelona.
- Necesito información sobre el alquiler de autos en Buenos Aires.I need information about car rental in Buenos Aires.
- Me gustaría reservar un coche de renta para mi viaje a Cancún.I would like to reserve a rental car for my trip to Cancun.
- El alquiler de coches es muy caro.Car rental is very expensive.
- Necesito información sobre el alquiler de coches.I need information about car rental.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are planning a trip to the coast.
- Sofía¿Sabes algo sobre el alquiler de coches?Do you know anything about car rental?
- JavierSí, he comparado varios precios.Yes, I have compared several prices.
- SofíaPerfecto, Javier, gracias por ayudarme.Perfect, Javier, thanks for helping me.
- JavierDe nada, Sofía, será fácil.You're welcome, Sofía, it will be easy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alquiler, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
