Alquiler (en. Rent)

/alki'ler/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Agreement by which the use of a property is granted in exchange for a periodic payment.
The rent of the house is very reasonable.
El alquiler de la casa es muy razonable.
Amount of money paid for the use of an asset.
The rent of the apartment has increased this year.
El alquiler del apartamento ha aumentado este año.

Etymology

From the Latin 'activum', which means the action of leasing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pay the rent
To make the corresponding payment for the use of the property.
pagar el alquiler
lease agreement
Document that formalizes the agreement between landlord and tenant.
contrato de alquiler
long-term rental
Rental agreement that exceeds one year in duration.
alquiler a largo plazo

Related Words

landlord
Person who leases a property.
arrendador
tenant
Person who rents a property.
arrendatario
renting
Process or activity of renting goods.
renting

Slang Meanings

Alqui
I’m going to pay this month’s alqui.
Voy a pagar el alqui del mes.
Alquilete
I found a very good alquilete in the downtown area.
Encontré un alquilete muy bueno en el centro.