Vivienda (en. Dwelling)

/biˈβjenda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Place intended to be inhabited.

Housing is a fundamental right.

La vivienda es un derecho fundamental.

Building or construction designed to be inhabited.

The development of affordable housing is important in cities.

El desarrollo de viviendas asequibles es importante en las ciudades.

Housing unit that offers basic services.

We need to find housing close to the university.

Necesitamos encontrar una vivienda cerca de la universidad.

From Latin 'vivenda', which means 'that which must be lived'.

decent housing

Condition of having an adequate and safe home.

vivienda digna

social housing

Type of housing intended for people with low economic resources.

vivienda social

temporary housing

Accommodation that is used for a limited period.

vivienda temporal

housing

Place where one can live or spend the night.

alojamiento

apartment

Housing unit that is part of a building.

departamento

chiropractor

Person who helps individuals find housing.

quiropráctico

Little house

We live in a little house on the outskirts of the city.

Vivimos en una casita en las afueras de la ciudad.

nest

They are looking for a new nest to start their family.

Están buscando un nuevo nido para formar su familia.