alquiler con opción a compra
/alkileɾ kon obθjon a kompɾa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'rent to own' is expressed as alquiler con opción a compra.
This phrase refers to a rental agreement that gives the tenant the option to purchase the property after a certain period.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase alquiler con opción a compra literally translates to 'rent with option to purchase'.
Which one should you use?
Arrendamiento con opción de compra is a formal term meaning "lease with option to buy". Additionally, alquiler con pacto de compra means "rent with purchase agreement".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, the phrase Arriendo con opción de compra is used for rent to own. In Spain, the term alquiler con pacto de compra means "rent with purchase agreement".
Did you know?
- The word alquiler in the phrase alquiler con opción a compra was borrowed from Arabic kirāʔ during the period of Andalusian Arabic influence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- While the phrase alquiler con opción a compra describes a legal contract, the word opción comes from the Latin optiōnem, which originally referred to a choice given to a soldier.
- The term arrendamiento used in formal 'rent to own' phrases comes from the same root as the English word 'rend', originally referring to the act of yielding or giving up land.
Examples in context
- ¿Estás interesado en comprar una casa? En realidad, estaba pensando en alquilar con opción a compra. Es una opción conveniente para mí.Are you interested in buying a house? Actually, I was considering rent to own. It's a convenient option for me.
- Me gustaría adquirir esta propiedad, pero no tengo todo el dinero ahora mismo. En ese caso, podríamos evaluar un arrendamiento con opción de compra. Tendrías tiempo para reunir los fondos necesarios.I would like to acquire this property, but I don't have all the money right now. In that case, we could consider a lease with option to buy. You would have time to gather the necessary funds.
- Buscamos un alquiler con opción a compra.We are looking for a rent to own agreement.
- El alquiler con opción a compra es ideal para nosotros.The rent to own plan is ideal for us.
- ¿Ofrece este edificio un alquiler con opción a compra?Does this building offer a rent to own option?
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their housing options at home.
- JavierMaría, ¿qué te parece un alquiler con opción a compra?María, what do you think about a rent to own agreement?
- MaríaEs una buena idea para comprar nuestra casa.It is a good idea to buy our house.
- JavierSí, así podemos ahorrar dinero cada mes.Yes, that way we can save money every month.
- MaríaVamos a buscar anuncios ahora mismo.Let's look for advertisements right now.
