casa en venta
/kasa en benta/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for house for sale is casa en venta.
This phrase describes a residential property that is available for someone to buy. You can use the part en venta independently of the word casa to mean 'for sale' when referring to other items, such as autos en venta (cars for sale).
Which one should you use?
While casa en venta is the standard way to describe a property currently on the market, casa para vender emphasizes the purpose of the house, meaning 'house to sell'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the phrase casa en remate is used specifically for a house that is for sale by auction or in a distressed situation.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will see hand-painted signs saying se vende instead of casa en venta. This literally translates to 'itself is sold', using a reflexive verb to indicate the property is for sale.
- The word venta also refers to a 'tavern' or 'inn' in many parts of Spain and Latin America, because these were historically places where goods were sold to travelers.
- A private homeowner selling their property without an agent often describes themselves as a particular.
Examples in context
- Él puso su casa en venta.He put up his house for sale.This sentence shows how to use casa en venta to say someone put their house up for sale.Tatoeba #1237589 by hayastan, translation #294430 by CK
- Ellos avisaron que tenían una casa en venta.They advertised that they had a house for sale.This sentence uses casa en venta to describe the act of advertising a house for sale.Tatoeba #1097558 by arashi_29, translation #307308 by CK
- Tenemos una hermosa casa en venta en el centro de la ciudad.We have a beautiful house for sale in the city center.
- Vi una casa en venta cerca del parque.I saw a house for sale near the park.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing real estate options while walking.
- Elena¿Viste esa casa en venta?Did you see that house for sale?
- MateoSí, es muy bonita, Elena.Yes, it is very beautiful, Elena.
- ElenaCreo que es demasiado grande para nosotros.I think it is too big for us.
- MateoTienes razón, busquemos algo más pequeño.You are right, let's look for something smaller.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
