alquiler a largo plazo
/alkileɾ a laɾɡo plaθo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, long-term rental is alquiler a largo plazo.
This phrase refers to a rental agreement for a property that lasts for a significant period of time, typically six months or more.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alquiler (rental), a (at/to), largo (long) and plazo (term/period).
Which one should you use?
While alquiler a largo plazo refers to long-term arrangements, you should use alquiler de corta duración or alquiler vacacional when referring to short-term or vacation rentals.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change alquiler to alquileres. The rest of the phrase remains unchanged, resulting in alquileres a largo plazo.
How do you pronounce it?
/alkileɾ a laɾɡo plaθo/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler has its roots in Arabic, specifically from the word kirāʔ, which was brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the period of Moorish rule.
- In Spain, long-term rentals are often governed by the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos, which provides strong legal protections for tenants that can make it very difficult for landlords to end a lease early.
- While alquiler is standard, in some Latin American countries you will hear the word arriendo used instead for a long-term rental agreement.
Examples in context
- ¡Estoy buscando un alquiler a largo plazo en esta área!I am looking for a long-term rental in this area!
- ¿Conoces a alguien que alquile propiedades por mucho tiempo?Do you know anyone who rents properties for a long time?
- Busco un alquiler a largo plazo en esta ciudad.I am looking for a long-term rental in this city.
- El alquiler a largo plazo es más económico.The long-term rental is more economical.
- Prefiero un alquiler a largo plazo para la casa.I prefer a long-term rental for the house.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking María about her apartment availability.
- DanielHola María, ¿tienes algún alquiler a largo plazo disponible?Hi María, do you have any long-term rental available?
- MaríaSí, tengo un estudio libre desde enero.Yes, I have a studio available from January.
- DanielPerfecto, me interesa mucho ese contrato.Perfect, I am very interested in that contract.
- MaríaPodemos visitarlo mañana por la tarde.We can visit it tomorrow afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, alquiler, largo, plazo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
