Spanish word

unifamiliar

Pronunciation

IPA/unifamiˈljaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesingle-family

Example

Queremos comprar una casa unifamiliar en las afueras.

We want to buy a single-family house in the suburbs.

Illustration for unifamiliar (single-family)

More examples

Alquilamos una casa unifamiliar cerca del parque.

We are renting a single-family home near the park.

Core concept

A house that is not divided into apartments and serves one family.

Common phrases

  • casa unifamiliar

    single-family home

  • vivienda unifamiliar

    single-family residence

Similar words

independiente: Freestanding house that stands alone without shared walls or attached units.
individual: Housing unit designed for the exclusive use of a single household.
monofamiliar: Dwelling intended specifically for occupancy by one family.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa en contextos urbanísticos e inmobiliarios para indicar que una vivienda está pensada para un solo hogar familiar, en contraste con edificios plurifamiliares.

Word origin

A compound of the prefix uni- 'one' and the adjective familiar 'relating to the family' (from Latin familia), used to label single-family housing.

Usage tips

  • The word commonly appears in technical contexts such as municipal plans and property listings rather than in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • detached housenoun

Opposites

  • plurifamiliarmulti-familyadjective
  • multifamiliarmultifamilyadjective

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