Inquilinos (en. Tenants)

/in.kiˈli.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who occupy a property as renters.
The tenants of the building have requested improvements in maintenance.
Los inquilinos del edificio han solicitado mejoras en el mantenimiento.
Those who live in a rented house or apartment.
The tenants will renew their rental agreement next month.
Los inquilinos renovarán su contrato de alquiler el próximo mes.
People who live temporarily in a rented dwelling.
Tenants have the right to a safe and comfortable space.
Los inquilinos tienen derecho a un espacio seguro y cómodo.

Etymology

From Latin 'inquilīnus', which means 'inhabitant' or 'neighbor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

delinquent tenants
Tenants who do not pay rent on time.
inquilinos morosos
lease agreement
Legal agreement between a landlord and a tenant concerning the rental of a property.
contrato de inquilinato
tenants' rights
Legislation that protects tenants from abuses by landlords.
derechos de los inquilinos

Related Words

renter
Person who enters into a rental contract with the property owner.
arrendatario
landlord
Person who owns a property and rents it to tenants.
propietario
rent
Payment made by the tenant to the landlord for the use of a property.
alquiler

Slang Meanings

Tenants looking for a place
Those guys are tenants looking for a place to live.
Esos chicos son inquilinos en busca de lugar para vivir.
drifting tenants
The family was considered drifting tenants after living in three different houses in a year.
La familia fue considerada inquilinos a la deriva tras vivir en tres casas diferentes en un año.