Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
renta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrenta/
Meaning
- feminine nounrent
Example
La renta del apartamento subió el mes pasado.
The rent on the apartment went up last month.
More examples
El contrato exige pagar la renta el primer día de cada mes.
The contract requires paying the rent on the first day of each month.
Core concept
Regular payment made by a tenant to a landlord for use of a dwelling or other property.
Common phrases
la renta mensual
monthly rent
subida de la renta
rent increase
Similar words
alquiler: Regular payment by a tenant to a landlord for occupying a residence, common in casual speech.
depósito: Sum deposited when signing a lease as a refundable guarantee for repairs or unpaid rent.
mensualidad: Scheduled payment occurring every month as an agreed monthly installment.
Definition in Spanish
Importe que el inquilino abona al propietario por usar una vivienda u otro inmueble, pagado de forma regular.
Word origin
From Old French rente and ultimately from Latin redditus 'returned', the word has historically referred to payments received and now covers both a tenant's rent and general income.
Usage tips
- In legal and economic contexts renta often means income, and in everyday speech speakers normally use alquiler or pagar el alquiler for the apartment payment.
Other meanings
- incomenoun
- earningsnoun
Opposites
- comprapurchasenoun
Related words
- rentarrentverb
- rentabilidadprofitabilitynoun
- rentableprofitableadjective