comunidad de propietarios
/komunidad de pɾopjetaɾjos/from spelling rules
The English term 'hoa' (homeowners' association) can be translated into Spanish as comunidad de propietarios.
This phrase refers to an organization that manages and maintains a residential community or a condominium complex. In a real estate context, you may also use the term Asociación de Propietarios to mean 'Homeowners' association'.
Did you know?
- Spanish law allows a comunidad de propietarios to legally seize a property if a owner fails to pay their cuotas or community fees.
- The process of discussing and voting on community issues is called a junta, a word that also means 'board' or 'meeting' in political and military contexts.
- In Spain, the head of a comunidad de propietarios is called the presidente, who is typically a neighbor elected for one year rather than a professional manager.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué tal! ¿Cómo andás?What's up?
- La comunidad de propietarios aprobó el nuevo presupuesto.The homeowners association approved the new budget.
- Debemos hablar con la comunidad de propietarios sobre las reparaciones.We must speak with the homeowners association about the repairs.
- La comunidad de propietarios organiza una reunión mensual.The homeowners association organizes a monthly meeting.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing a building issue in their apartment complex.
- Javier¿Sabes algo sobre el arreglo del ascensor?Do you know anything about the elevator repair?
- ElenaLa comunidad de propietarios tiene que decidir el presupuesto.The homeowners association has to decide on the budget.
- JavierEspero que la comunidad de propietarios actúe rápido.I hope the homeowners association acts quickly.
- ElenaYo también, Javier, es muy incómodo.Me too, Javier, it is very uncomfortable.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
