Renting, Buying

This page covers the most important Spanish vocabulary for renting and buying homes. It is organized by category: Renting, Buying, Contracts & Payments, and Useful Phrases. Each category includes full example sentences to show how the words are used in context. By the end, you’ll have the key terms and phrases needed to navigate home rentals and purchases in Spanish.

Renting

These are the key Spanish words used when renting an apartment or house. The example sentences show how to describe a rental, ask about availability, or talk about lease terms.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	English Singular	English Plural	Spanish Example	English Example
el inquilino	los inquilinos	tenant	tenants	El inquilino paga el alquiler a tiempo.	The tenant pays the rent on time.
el propietario	los propietarios	landlord	landlords	El propietario arregló la calefacción.	The landlord fixed the heating.
el contrato de alquiler	los contratos de alquiler	rental contract	rental contracts	Firmamos el contrato de alquiler ayer.	We signed the rental contract yesterday.
el depósito	los depósitos	deposit	deposits	Hay que pagar un depósito de un mes.	You have to pay a one-month deposit.
el alquiler	(no plural)	rent	(no plural)	El alquiler cuesta 500 euros al mes.	The rent costs 500 euros per month.
el piso	los pisos	apartment	apartments	Busco un piso en el centro de la ciudad.	I’m looking for an apartment downtown.
el contrato	los contratos	contract	contracts	El contrato dura un año.	The contract lasts one year.

Buying

These are the essential Spanish vocabulary words used when buying a home. The example sentences show how to ask about prices, describe the property, and talk about the buying process.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	English Singular	English Plural	Spanish Example	English Example
la casa	las casas	house	houses	La casa tiene tres dormitorios.	The house has three bedrooms.
el precio	los precios	price	prices	¿Cuál es el precio de esta casa?	What is the price of this house?
la hipoteca	las hipotecas	mortgage	mortgages	Pedí una hipoteca al banco.	I applied for a mortgage at the bank.
el agente inmobiliario	los agentes inmobiliarios	real estate agent	real estate agents	El agente inmobiliario nos mostró varias casas.	The real estate agent showed us several houses.
la vivienda	las viviendas	dwelling/home	dwellings/homes	Buscan una vivienda cerca de la playa.	They’re looking for a home near the beach.
la compra	las compras	purchase	purchases	La compra de la casa fue rápida.	The purchase of the house was quick.
el propietario	los propietarios	owner	owners	El propietario quiere vender el apartamento.	The owner wants to sell the apartment.

purchase

El alquiler de la casa fue rápido.

La compra de la casa fue rápida.

La venta de la casa fue rápida.

La compra de la casa fue rápida.

“Compra” means purchase. “Venta” means sale, and “alquiler” means rent. The sentence refers to buying.

home/dwelling

Buscan una casa cerca del centro.

Buscan una vivienda cerca de la playa.

Buscan un piso cerca de la playa.

Buscan una vivienda cerca de la playa.

“Vivienda” refers to a home or dwelling in general. While “piso” and “casa” are more specific, the example uses the broader term “vivienda.”

Contracts & Payments

These are the important Spanish terms related to contracts, payments, and fees for both renting and buying. The example sentences demonstrate how to discuss financial matters and legal requirements.

Spanish Singular	Spanish Plural	English Singular	English Plural	Spanish Example	English Example
el contrato	los contratos	contract	contracts	El contrato debe incluir todas las cláusulas.	The contract must include all the clauses.
el pago	los pagos	payment	payments	El pago se realiza por transferencia bancaria.	The payment is made by bank transfer.
la factura	las facturas	invoice/bill	invoices/bills	Recibí la factura del agua y la luz.	I received the water and electricity bill.
el depósito	los depósitos	deposit	deposits	El depósito se devuelve al terminar el contrato.	The deposit is returned at the end of the contract.
la comisión	las comisiones	commission	commissions	La agencia cobra una comisión del 5%.	The agency charges a 5% commission.
el gasto	los gastos	expense	expenses	Hay gastos de comunidad mensuales.	There are monthly community expenses.
la cuota	las cuotas	fee/installment	fees/installments	Pago la cuota de la hipoteca cada mes.	I pay the mortgage installment every month.

payment

El depósito se realiza por transferencia bancaria.

El pago se realiza por transferencia bancaria.

El contrato se realiza por transferencia bancaria.

El pago se realiza por transferencia bancaria.

“Pago” means payment, which can be made by bank transfer. While deposits are payments, the sentence specifically refers to “pago.”

Useful Phrases

These common Spanish phrases are used in conversations about renting and buying homes. You can use them to ask questions, make requests, and express yourself clearly.

Spanish Phrase	English Translation	Spanish Example	English Example
¿Cuánto cuesta el alquiler?	How much is the rent?	¿Cuánto cuesta el alquiler de este piso?	How much is the rent for this apartment?
¿Está amueblado?	Is it furnished?	¿El apartamento está amueblado o vacío?	Is the apartment furnished or empty?
¿Cuánto dura el contrato?	How long is the contract?	¿Cuánto dura el contrato de alquiler?	How long is the rental contract?
¿Se puede visitar el piso?	Can I visit the apartment?	¿Se puede visitar el piso este sábado?	Can I visit the apartment this Saturday?
¿Qué gastos incluye?	What expenses are included?	¿Qué gastos incluye el alquiler?	What expenses are included in the rent?
¿Está cerca del transporte?	Is it near public transport?	¿Está cerca del transporte público?	Is it near public transport?
¿Hay que pagar comisión?	Is there a commission fee?	¿Hay que pagar comisión a la agencia?	Is there a commission fee for the agency?

Conclusion

These vocabulary lists, complete with example sentences, provide you with the Spanish words and phrases you need for renting and buying homes. You can now describe properties, ask questions, and discuss contracts confidently in Spanish.

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English Singular: tenant
English Plural: tenants
English Example: The tenant pays the rent on time.

Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025