Rentas (en. Income)

/ˈrentas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Economic compensation received for the use of someone else's property.
The rents of the apartments in this area are very high.
Las rentas de los apartamentos en esta zona son muy altas.
Income derived from the rental of real estate.
The rents from my property allow me to cover my monthly expenses.
Las rentas de mi propiedad me permiten cubrir mis gastos mensuales.
Payment made periodically for the use of a property or service.
The tenant delayed the rent payment this month.
El inquilino atrasó el pago de la renta este mes.

Etymology

From Latin 'rentare', which means to return or to make return.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pay rent
To make a payment for the use of a property.
pagar renta
to increase the rent
To raise the amount charged for rental.
aumentar la renta
fixed rent
Stable and regular income received without significant changes.
renta fija

Related Words

rent
Payment made for the use of a good that is not owned by the payer.
alquiler
leasing
Contract through which one party agrees to cede the use of an asset to another in exchange for a price.
arrendamiento
tenant
Person who lives in a rental property.
inquilino

Slang Meanings

To pay your rent
Today I need to see if I can pay my rent on time.
Hoy tengo que ver si puedo pagar mi renta a tiempo.
overdue rent
I don't want my rent to be overdue again this month.
No quiero que mi renta se venza otra vez este mes.