propiedad en alquiler
/pɾopjedad en alkileɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'rental property' is translated into Spanish as propiedad en alquiler.
A rental property refers to a building or piece of land owned by someone and leased to another person for payment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase propiedad en alquiler literally translates to 'property in rent'.
Which one should you use?
Use propiedad en alquiler to describe the status of the property being available for lease, whereas the variation propiedad de alquiler focuses more on the type of property it is.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, casa en renta is commonly used to refer to a rental property. In Argentina, the phrase departamento en alquiler is widely used to indicate a rental apartment.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾopjedad en alkileɾ/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler in propiedad en alquiler comes from the Arabic word kirāʔ, reflecting the centuries of Moorish influence on the Spanish language.
- While propiedad refers to the legal ownership, Spanish rental contracts often use the word vivienda to specify the actual physical dwelling being leased.
- A person looking for a rental property in a Spanish-speaking country is more likely to see the phrase se alquila on a sign than the full phrase propiedad en alquiler.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando una propiedad en alquiler en el centro de la ciudad.I'm looking for a rental property in the city center.
- Es necesario firmar un contrato de arriendo antes de ocupar la propiedad.It is necessary to sign a rental agreement before occupying the property.
- Estoy buscando una casa en renta cerca de la playa.I'm looking for a rental house near the beach.
- Conseguí un departamento en alquiler en el centro histórico de la ciudad.I found an apartment for rent in the historic center of the city.
- Busco una propiedad en alquiler en el centro.I am looking for a rental property downtown.
- Tengo una propiedad en alquiler en el centro.I have a rental property downtown.
- Busco una propiedad en alquiler que sea amplia.I am looking for a spacious rental property.
- Esa propiedad en alquiler es muy cara.That rental property is very expensive.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing real estate investments.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres comprar una propiedad en alquiler?Daniel, do you want to buy a rental property?
- DanielSí, pero no tengo suficiente dinero ahora.Yes, but I don't have enough money right now.
- ElenaPodemos buscar una propiedad en alquiler pequeña.We can look for a small rental property.
- DanielEs una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alquiler, en, propiedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
