English–Spanish
“evict” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desaloˈxaɾ/
Example
El casero desalojó a los inquilinos.
The landlord evicted the tenants.
How to say “evict” in Spanish
“Evict” in Spanish is desalojar.
Removing people or things from a site in order to leave it unoccupied, often by official action.
Example sentences with desalojar
La policía desalojó el edificio por seguridad.
The police evacuated the building for safety reasons.
Tips for using desalojar
- For less forceful phrasing Spanish speakers often choose echar or pedir que abandonen, because desalojar carries a formal or coercive tone.
Other Spanish words for “evict”
El casero quiere desahuciar al inquilino.
The landlord wants to evict the tenant.