Renta (en. Rent)
/ˈrenta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Amount paid periodically for the use of a property or asset.
The rent of my apartment is very high.
La renta de mi departamento es muy alta.
Contract that establishes the use of a property in exchange for payment.
We signed a rental contract for one year.
Firmamos un contrato de renta por un año.
Income obtained from renting properties or assets.
He lives on the rental income from his properties.
Él vive de la renta de sus propiedades.
Etymology
From the Latin 'reddita', which means 'returned' or 'rewarded'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
monthly rent
Payment made each month for the use of a property.
renta mensual
rental contract
Legal agreement that defines the terms of the rent.
contrato de renta
house for rent
Housing available for rent.
casa en renta
Related Words
leasing
The act of granting the use of a property in exchange for payment.
arrendamiento
rental
Synonym for rent, commonly used to refer to the rental of real estate.
alquiler
Slang Meanings
Little payment
I have to pay the little payment for the rent at the end of this month.
Tengo que pagar el paguito de la renta este fin de mes.
fixed rent
With fixed rent, you always know how much you are going to pay.
Con la renta fija, sabes siempre cuánto vas a pagar.