desalojo
/desaˈloxo/
The English phrase eviction is translated into Spanish as desalojo. If unsure, use desalojo. Wiktionary also lists desahucio.
Meaning: the act of evicting (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| desalojo | /desaˈloxo/ | |
| desahucio | /deˈsauθjo/ /deˈsausjo/ |
masculine |
Eviction refers to the act of evicting (noun). While both desalojo and desahucio translate to eviction, they have different applications. desalojo is a broader term that can refer to the eviction of people, but also the clearing or removal of objects or the emptying of a space. desahucio is the more specific legal term used for evicting tenants from a property.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Desahucio is often used in legal contexts, particularly in Spain and several Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both desalojo and desahucio are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/desaˈloxo/
Did you know?
- The word desahucio comes from the verb desahuciar, which historically meant to deprive someone of 'hope' or 'shelter'. In a medical context, a doctor might use this word to tell a patient their condition is terminal.
- The term desahucio is linked to the verb desahuciar, which can also mean 'to disinherit' someone in a will. This creates a linguistic connection between losing one's home and losing one's legal inheritance.
- The root of desalojo is the verb alojar, which means 'to lodge' or 'to house' someone. Therefore, the word literally carries the meaning of 'un-housing' or removing someone from their lodging.
Examples in context
- Tras meses de espera, por fin el juez dio la orden de desalojo. Los okupas tendrían que abandonar la casa de la anciana.After months of waiting, the judge finally gave the eviction order. The squatters would have to leave the old lady's home.This sentence is useful for seeing the use of desalojo in the context of a judge's order.Tatoeba #10713110 by Shishir, translation #10714039 by DJ_Saidez
- El desalojo de la vivienda se llevará a cabo mañanaThe eviction of the house will take place tomorrow
- El desahucio de la oficina se realizó siguiendo todas las normativasThe eviction of the office was carried out following all regulations
- La desocupación del edificio se realizará de forma ordenadaThe eviction of the building will be conducted in an orderly manner
- El dueño echó a los inquilinos por falta de pagoThe landlord evicted the tenants due to non-payment
- La familia fue expulsada de su hogar debido a una orden de desalojoThe family was evicted from their home due to an eviction order
- El casero echó al inquilino a la calle por no pagar el alquilerThe landlord kicked the tenant out onto the street for not paying the rent
- El inquilino recibió una notificación de desalojo por no pagar el alquilerThe tenant received an eviction notice for non-payment of rent
- El propietario realizó el desahucio de los ocupantes ilegales del edificioThe owner carried out the eviction of the illegal occupants of the building
- Nos vimos obligados a echar al inquilino debido a su conducta inapropiadaWe were forced to evict the tenant due to their inappropriate behavior
- No queremos llegar al punto de expulsar a nuestros inquilinos, pero deben cumplir con el contratoWe don't want to reach the point of evicting our tenants, but they must comply with the contract
- Lamentablemente, el banco expulsó a la familia de su casa debido a la ejecución hipotecariaUnfortunately, the bank evicted the family from their house due to foreclosure
- El desalojo de la tienda fue muy rápido.The eviction of the shop was very fast.
- Estamos preocupados por el posible desalojo.We are worried about the possible eviction.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a news report in their living room.
- Daniel¿Viste la noticia sobre el desalojo de ese edificio?Did you see the news about the eviction of that building?
- LucíaSí, es una situación muy triste para ellos.Yes, it is a very sad situation for them.
- DanielEspero que encuentren un lugar donde vivir pronto.I hope they find a place to live soon.
- LucíaOjalá que así sea, Daniel.I hope so, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eviction” translations and entries desalojo, desahucio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
