Apartamento (en. Apartment)

/apaɾtaˈmento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A private space that is part of a building, intended for living.
I live in an apartment in the city center.
Vivo en un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad.
A set of rooms that usually includes a kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
The apartment has two bedrooms and a balcony.
El apartamento tiene dos dormitorios y un balcón.
A residence that is rented or purchased in a multi-story building.
We are looking for an apartment by the beach for the holidays.
Buscamos un apartamento en la playa para las vacaciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'apartamentum', which means 'separation' or 'to part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tourist apartment
A property intended for rent to tourists.
apartamento turístico
Luxury apartment
A residence with high-end finishes and services.
apartamento de lujo
Shared apartment
A housing unit shared with other tenants.
apartamento compartido

Related Words

Building
A structure that houses several apartments.
edificio
Tenant
A person who rents an apartment.
inquilino
Lease
Rental agreement for an apartment.
arrendamiento

Slang Meanings

Flat
Let's go see that flat they advertise on the website.
Vamos a ver ese piso que anuncian en la web.
Depa
I moved to a bigger depa.
Me mudé a un depa más grande.