mejoras del inquilino
/mexoɾas del inkilino/from spelling rules
In English, the phrase "tenant improvement" is translated into Spanish as mejoras del inquilino.
This phrase is used primarily in commercial real estate and construction contexts to describe build-outs or renovations performed by a tenant to meet their specific needs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mejoras (improvements), del (of the) and inquilino (tenant).
Which one should you use?
While mejoras del inquilino is a direct way to express the concept, the alternative adecuaciones de locales (premises adaptations) is also commonly used to describe the physical adaptation of a commercial space.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase adecuaciones de locales is a common alternative used to describe the physical adaptation of a commercial space for a tenant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form mejoras del inquilino is used to refer to the general concept of tenant improvements, even if you are referring to a single project.
Did you know?
- In commercial real estate, Spanish speakers often use the phrase llave en mano, meaning 'key in hand', to describe a space where all mejoras del inquilino are already finished.
- The word inquilino traces back to the Latin 'inquilinus', a term used in the Roman Empire to describe people who lived on a landlord's estate without owning the land.
- If you use mejoras in a different context, such as 'mejoras salariales', you are talking about 'pay raises' rather than physical renovations.
Examples in context
- Estamos realizando mejoras en la oficina del inquilino para crear un espacio más cómodo y funcional.We are making improvements in the tenant's office to create a more comfortable and functional space.
- El presupuesto para las mejoras del inquilino es muy alto.The budget for the tenant improvement is very high.
- Necesitamos aprobar las mejoras del inquilino antes de la mudanza.We need to approve the tenant improvement before the move.
- Las mejoras del inquilino están incluidas en el contrato de alquiler.The tenant improvement is included in the rental contract.
Example conversation
Two business partners are discussing their new office lease.
- DanielLucía, ¿quién pagará las mejoras del inquilino?Lucía, who will pay for the tenant improvements?
- LucíaEl propietario cubrirá una parte del costo.The landlord will cover part of the cost.
- DanielEso es bueno para nuestro presupuesto.That is good for our budget.
- LucíaSí, así podemos empezar las mejoras del inquilino pronto.Yes, that way we can start the tenant improvements soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, inquilino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
