Spanish word

inmobiliaria

Pronunciation

IPA/immoβiˈljaɾja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreal estate agency

Example

Fui a la inmobiliaria para ver un piso.

I went to the real estate agency to see an apartment.

Illustration for inmobiliaria (real estate agency)

More examples

He llamado a la inmobiliaria para preguntar el precio del apartamento.

I called the real estate agency to ask about the price of the apartment.

Core concept

Company or office that handles buying, selling, renting and managing real property.

Common phrases

  • contratar una inmobiliaria

    hire a real estate agency

  • preguntar en la inmobiliaria

    ask at the real estate agency

  • ir a la inmobiliaria

    go to the real estate agency

Similar words

agencia inmobiliaria: Agency office that mediates property sales and rentals and coordinates transaction paperwork.
agente inmobiliario: Individual real estate professional who negotiates and arranges property sales and rentals.
empresa inmobiliaria: Business enterprise that sells, leases or manages real estate as its commercial activity.
inmueble: Building or parcel of land offered for sale or rent.

Definition in Spanish

Oficina o empresa que gestiona la compra, venta, alquiler y administración de bienes inmuebles para clientes.

Word origin

The word derives from inmueble (from Latin immōbilis 'not movable') plus the suffix -aria that forms business or place nouns, so it denotes an enterprise dealing in immovable property.

Usage tips

  • La inmobiliaria usually refers to the company or storefront, while an individual professional is agente inmobiliario, so translating both as 'agent' can cause confusion.

Other meanings

  • real estate companynoun

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