Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
alquilar
Pronunciation
IPA/alkiˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrent
Example
Voy a alquilar un coche para el fin de semana.
I'm going to rent a car for the weekend.
More examples
¿Cuánto cuesta alquilar una habitación por noche?
How much does it cost to rent a room per night?
Core concept
Temporary paid use of an item for an agreed period.
Common phrases
alquilar un coche
rent a car
alquilar una habitación
rent a room
alquilar una película
rent a movie
Similar words
rentar: Pay to use a car or dwelling for a particular period, typically short-term.
arrendar: Pay to rent land or buildings for an extended, formal term.
Definition in Spanish
Pagar a cambio del uso temporal de algo durante un período acordado, sin transferir la propiedad.
Word origin
From Arabic al-kirāʾ 'lease', which entered Spanish as the noun alquiler and then formed into the verb alquilar through regular -ar derivation.
Usage tips
- 'Alquilar algo a alguien' often means to rent out to someone (let), while 'alquilar algo' alone usually means to rent something for oneself.