alquiler vacacional
/alkileɾ bakaθjonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vacation rental" is translated into Spanish as alquiler vacacional.
Alquiler vacacional is used to refer to a vacation rental. Other formal ways to express this include Arrendamiento vacacional for a vacation rental or Inmueble de alquiler temporal for a temporary rental property.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of alquiler (rental/rent) and vacacional (vacation-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "vacation rentals", both words must be made plural: alquileres vacacionales.
How do you pronounce it?
/alkileɾ bakaθjonal/
Did you know?
- The word alquiler comes from the Arabic word kirāʔ, which refers to paying rent.
- The root of vacacional is tied to the Latin 'vacare', which means 'to be void' or 'to be unoccupied'.
- The term alquiler vacacional is often used in legal battles in cities like Barcelona or Madrid, where local governments may ban them to prevent the 'touristification' of residential neighborhoods.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando un alquiler vacacional en la costa.I am looking for a vacation rental on the coast.
- Buscamos un alquiler vacacional en la costa.We are looking for a vacation rental on the coast.
- El alquiler vacacional es muy caro este verano.The vacation rental is very expensive this summer.
- Este alquiler vacacional tiene una piscina grande.This vacation rental has a large swimming pool.
Example conversation
María and Javier are planning a trip together.
- MaríaJavier, ¿prefieres un hotel o un alquiler vacacional?Javier, do you prefer a hotel or a vacation rental?
- JavierCreo que un alquiler vacacional es más cómodo.I think a vacation rental is more comfortable.
- MaríaTienes razón, podemos cocinar allí.You are right, we can cook there.
- JavierVoy a buscar opciones ahora mismo.I am going to look for options right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alquiler, vacacional, CC BY-SA 4.0.
