tiempos compartidos
/tjempos kompaɾtidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'timeshares' is translated into Spanish as tiempos compartidos.
This phrase refers to a type of property ownership where multiple people hold the rights to use a vacation home for specific periods each year.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'shared times', where tiempos means 'times' and compartidos means 'shared'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, copropiedad turística is commonly used for timeshares. In the Canary Islands, you may encounter the term derecho de aprovechamiento por turno. In Argentina, the term tiempo compartido is prevalent.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form tiempos compartidos is used when referring to multiple timeshare units or the industry as a whole.
Did you know?
- In the legal sector of Spain, you might see the phrase derecho de aprovechamiento, which frames the 'timeshare' as a 'right of exploitation' rather than a 'shared time'.
- The word tiempo in this context refers specifically to a 'period of time', but it is also the same word used for 'weather' in Spanish.
- In some Caribbean resorts, you might see tiempo compartido listed as a club de vacaciones, shifting the focus from property to a 'vacation club'.
Examples in context
- Los tiempos compartidos son populares en la costa.Timeshares are popular on the coast.
- No quiero comprar tiempos compartidos este año.I do not want to buy timeshares this year.
- Ella nos explicó cómo funcionan los tiempos compartidos.She explained to us how timeshares work.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing vacation options.
- ElenaMira este anuncio de tiempos compartidos.Look at this advertisement for timeshares.
- AlejandroNo creo que sea una buena idea.I don't think it's a good idea.
- ElenaPero sería genial tener una casa fija.But it would be great to have a fixed house.
- AlejandroPrefiero alquilar un hotel cada año.I prefer to rent a hotel every year.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
