Spanish word

plurifamiliar

Pronunciation

IPA/pluɾifamiˈljaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivemultifamily

Example

Buscamos una vivienda plurifamiliar cerca del parque.

We are looking for a multifamily home near the park.

Illustration for plurifamiliar (multifamily)

More examples

Estoy pensando en alquilar una vivienda plurifamiliar cerca del metro.

I'm thinking of renting a multifamily dwelling near the subway.

Core concept

Multi-unit residential building with separate homes for different families.

Common phrases

  • alquilar una vivienda plurifamiliar

    rent a multifamily dwelling

  • comprar una vivienda plurifamiliar

    buy a multifamily dwelling

  • piso plurifamiliar en alquiler

    multifamily apartment for rent

Similar words

multifamiliar: Contains multiple self-contained family units inside one building.
residencial: Pertains to housing or neighborhoods intended primarily for living.

Definition in Spanish

Que se refiere a una vivienda o edificio destinado a varias familias o hogares.

Word origin

Derived from Latin pluri- 'many' joined to familiar (from familia), literally 'many-family' and used as an adjective for multi-family housing.

Usage tips

  • Frequently seen in property listings and planning texts, so expect it in bureaucracy rather than casual conversation.

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