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    Quilino (en. Quilino)

    /kiˈlino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual who rents a space, such as a house or an apartment.
    The tenant pays their rent on time every month.
    El quilino paga su alquiler puntual cada mes.
    Inhabitant of a place that is not their property.
    The tenants of the building organize to take care of the common space.
    Los quilinos del edificio se organizan para cuidar el espacio común.
    Person who has signed a lease agreement.
    The tenant must comply with the terms of the contract.
    El quilino debe cumplir las cláusulas del contrato.

    Etymology

    It derives from the term 'quilar,' which means to rent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    de facto tenant
    A person who occupies a place without a formal contract.
    quilino de facto
    delinquent tenant
    Tenant who does not pay rent on time.
    quilino moroso
    temporary tenant
    Tenant who rents a space for a short period.
    quilino temporal

    Related Words

    rent
    Regular payment for the use of a property.
    alquiler
    lease
    Contract that grants the right to use a property in exchange for payment.
    arrendamiento
    owner
    Person who owns a property and rents it out.
    propietario

    Slang Meanings

    Tenant who has payment problems.
    That tenant is always having problems with the rent.
    Ese quilino está siempre en problemas con el alquiler.
    Tenant who does not take care of the place.
    That house looks bad because the tenant does not take care of it.
    Esa casa se ve mal porque el quilino no la cuida.