mercado de alquiler
/meɾkado de alkileɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rental market" is translated into Spanish as mercado de alquiler.
mercado de alquiler is a formal way to express the concept of a rental market.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mercado (market) and de alquiler (of rental/renting).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the phrase mercado de arriendo is used to say "rental market".
How do you pronounce it?
/meɾkado de alkileɾ/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler is not from Latin but was borrowed from the Arabic word kirāʔ via Andalusian Arabic.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people use the word renta instead of alquiler when discussing the rental market, particularly in Mexico.
- In certain legal contexts, a Spanish speaker might refer to the 'rental market' as el mercado inmobiliario if they are focusing specifically on real estate rather than general rentals.
Examples in context
- El mercado de alquiler en España ha experimentado un incremento en los últimos añosThe rental market in Spain has experienced an increase in recent years
- Hay poca oferta en el mercado de alquiler.There is little supply in the rental market.
- Los precios del mercado de alquiler han subido.The rental market prices have gone up.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing their housing options in the city.
- Alejandro¿Cómo está el mercado de alquiler actualmente?How is the rental market currently?
- LucíaEs difícil encontrar algo bueno.It is difficult to find something good.
- AlejandroLucía, el mercado de alquiler es muy caro.Lucia, the rental market is very expensive.
- LucíaTienes razón, es un problema.You are right, it is a problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alquiler, de, mercado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
