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"El alquiler" is a form of "alquiler", a noun which is often translated as "renting". "El sótano" is a form of "sótano", a noun which is often translated as "basement". Learn more about the difference between "el alquiler" and "el sótano" below.
el alquiler(
ahl
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kee
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lehr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. renting
Una agencia inmobiliaria ofrece soluciones para el alquiler y la venta de propiedades.A real estate agency provides people with property renting and selling solutions.
b. rental
El alquiler del equipo de esquí es una buena opción si no quieres comprar tu propio equipo.Ski equipment rentals are a good choice if you don't want to buy your own equipment.
c. letting
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Estoy pensando en poner mi casa de playa en alquiler este verano por £200 a la semana.I'm thinking of letting my beach house this summer for £200 per week.
d. hiring
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El alquiler de un coche es la mejor manera de viajar por un país durante tus vacaciones.Hiring a car is the best way to travel around a country while on vacation.
e. hire
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Tú te encargas del alquiler de la limusina para la fiesta y yo compraré las bebidas.You are in charge of the limousine hire for the party, and I will buy the drinks.
a. rent
El casero me subió el alquiler $50.My landlord has increased my rent by $50.
b. rental
El alquiler de un coche en tu país es más barato que tomar un taxi en el mío.The rental of a car in your country is cheaper than taking a taxi in mine.
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el sótano(
soh
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tah
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noh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. basement
La lavadora y la secadora se encuentran en el sótano.You can find the washer and dryer in the basement.
b. cellar
Guardo todo mi equipo de acampada en el sótano.I store all of my camping equipment in the cellar.
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