Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| agente inmobiliario | /aˌxente immobiˈljaɾjo/ | masculine |
| agente de bienes raíces | /axente de bjenes ɾaiθes/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /axente de bjenes ɾaises/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a person acting for another in the sale, purchase or lease of real estate.
What does it mean word for word?
The term agente inmobiliario is composed of agente (agent) and inmobiliario (relating to real estate/property).
Which one should you use?
Agente de bienes raíces is more commonly used in Latin America, whereas agente inmobiliario is the standard term in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, the term corredor(a) de bienes raíces is used to refer to an estate agent.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about multiple people, the plural form of agente inmobiliario is agentes inmobiliarios. While agente is often an invariable noun for gender, you can use the feminine adjective inmobiliaria to specify a female agent, resulting in agente inmobiliaria.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌxente immobiˈljaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The term bienes raíces used in Latin America literally translates to 'root goods'.
- The word inmobiliario comes from the root mueble, which also means 'furniture'.
- While English speakers say 'estate agent', a Spaniard might simply say el de la inmobiliaria to refer to the person at the agency.
Examples in context
- Tom es el agente inmobiliario de Mary.Tom is Mary's real estate agent.This sentence shows how to identify someone's role using agente inmobiliario.Tatoeba #5714090 by arh, translation #5701020 by CK
- Él negoció un precio más bajo con el agente inmobiliario.He negotiated a lower price with the real estate agent.This sentence demonstrates negotiating a price with an agente inmobiliario.Tatoeba #2733297 by Shishir, translation #507001 by darinmex
- Ziri se convirtió en agente inmobiliario.Ziri became an estate agent.This sentence describes someone becoming an agente inmobiliario.Tatoeba #10615276 by panini_head, translation #10209753 by Amastan
- Ella es una agente inmobiliaria fantásticaShe is a fantastic estate agent
- Juan es un agente inmobiliario exitosoJuan is a successful estate agent
- La agente inmobiliaria nos mostró diversas propiedadesThe estate agent showed us various properties
- Un agente de bienes raíces nos ayudó a encontrar la casa idealAn estate agent helped us find the ideal house
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing finding a new apartment.
- JavierNecesitamos contactar a un agente inmobiliario pronto.We need to contact an estate agent soon.
- ElenaTienes razón, el mercado está muy competitivo.You are right, the market is very competitive.
- JavierConozco a un agente inmobiliario muy profesional.I know a very professional estate agent.
- ElenaPerfecto, Javier, llámalo mañana entonces.Perfect, Javier, call him tomorrow then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “estate agent” translations and entries agente inmobiliario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
