arraigo
/aˈraiɡo/masculine
Real estate in Spanish is expressed as arraigo. Wiktionary also lists finca.
Meaning: property that cannot easily be moved (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arraigo | /aˈraiɡo/ | masculine |
| finca | /ˈfinka/ | feminine |
Real estate refers to property that cannot easily be moved. Common related terms include apartamento (apartment), casa (house), terreno (land), venta (sale), hipoteca (mortgage) and inversión (investment).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word inmobiliaria can be used to refer to a real estate agency. In Mexico, the phrase gestión inmobiliaria is used for real estate management.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term arraigo is a masculine noun, while finca is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈraiɡo/
Did you know?
- While arraigo describes 'rootedness' in a legal or real estate sense, it is also the term used in Spanish immigration law to describe a person's social and family ties to the country.
- In many Latin American countries, a real estate agent is called a corredor de propiedades, which literally means a 'runner' or 'broker' of properties.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal traditions, the concept of 'real estate' is tied to the idea of 'immovability', which is why the term bienes raíces is used. It literally translates to 'rooted goods', emphasizing that the property is physically attached to the earth.
Examples in context
- Trabaja en el sector de bienes raíces.Works in the real estate sector.
- El abogado se especializa en contratos de inmuebles.The lawyer specializes in real estate contracts.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing residency requirements.
- MaríaNecesito demostrar mi arraigo para el permiso.I need to prove my real estate for the permit.
- DanielPuedes mostrar las escrituras de tu casa.You can show the deeds to your house.
- María¿Suficiente es un pequeño apartamento?Is a small apartment enough?
- DanielSí, cualquier arraigo es válido.Yes, any real estate is valid.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “real estate” translations and entries arraigo, finca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
