What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of solicitud (application/request) and de alquiler (of rental).
Which one should you use?
While solicitud de alquiler is a standard way to express this, you may encounter solicitud de arrendamiento in legal or highly formal contexts, where arrendamiento refers specifically to the lease or rental process. Additionally, formulario de arrendamiento is a formal way to say rental application and literally translates to "lease form".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term formulario de alquiler is used for a rental application. In many Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and parts of Central America, renta is more commonly used than alquiler for the act of renting, so you may see the form solicitud de renta.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun solicitud to solicitudes. The prepositional phrase de alquiler remains unchanged, resulting in solicitudes de alquiler.
How do you pronounce it?
/soliθitud de alkileɾ/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler has its roots in the Arabic language, specifically from the word kirāʔ. This is a linguistic legacy of the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- While renta is common for rental applications in Mexico, the word also refers to 'income' or 'tax' in other contexts, such as impuesto sobre la renta.
- The word solicitud shares a root with the English word 'solicit', though in Spanish it is the standard, neutral term for any official application form.
Examples in context
- Por favor, complete la solicitud de alquiler y adjunte los documentos requeridos.Please complete the rental application and attach the required documents.
- Claro, entiendo. ¿Dónde puedo conseguir el formulario de alquiler?Sure, I understand. Where can I get the rental application form?
- Estoy interesado en alquilar su propiedad. ¿Cuál es el trámite de alquiler?I am interested in renting your property. What is the rental application process?
- Deberá completar el formulario de arrendamiento y proporcionar referencias personales y laborales.You will have to complete the lease form and provide personal and work references.
- Debes completar la solicitud de alquiler hoy.You must complete the rental application today.
- He enviado mi solicitud de alquiler por correo.I have sent my rental application by mail.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir la solicitud de alquiler?Where can I get the rental application?
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a new apartment at a real estate office.
- Javier¿Ya tiene la solicitud de alquiler, María?Do you already have the rental application, María?
- MaríaSí, Javier, la estoy llenando ahora mismo.Yes, Javier, I am filling it out right now.
- JavierPerfecto, la necesito para revisar sus datos.Perfect, I need it to review your information.
- MaríaEstá bien, se la entrego en un momento.Okay, I will give it to you in a moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alquiler, de, solicitud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
