How to Rent an Apartment in Spanish
Apartamento, Departamento, or Piso?
First, let’s learn the different ways to say apartment in Spanish.
If you are looking to rent in a city or town in Spain, then the most common option is an apartment, which translates as el piso. In Latin America, el piso means floor and either el apartamentoor el departamentois used to say apartment.
Many types of apartments in Spanish are loanwords that have been borrowed from English. For example, studio translates as el estudio, loft is el loft, and penthouse is el penthouse.
How to Talk About What You’re Looking For
Furnished or unfurnished? Classy and modern or homey? Let’s learn how to describe your ideal apartment!
To add more details, add con(with) or que tenga(that has) followed by an amenity.
Take a look at these examples!
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Common Questions
When renting an apartment in a Spanish-speaking country, it's crucial to know how to ask your agente(agent) or the casero(landlord) important questions in Spanish. Let’s take a look at some questions you’ll need to ask before you firmar un contrato de arrendamiento(sign a lease).
Tips
Here are a few tips for renting an apartment in a Spanish-speaking country:
Get to know the neighborhood before you move in. Every Spanish-speaking country is different, so rent an apartment or stay at a hotel in your prospective neighborhood for a few days to thoroughly explore the area.
Be prepared to provide a third-party guarantor. Landlords in many Spanish-speaking countries require that you provide the name and financial information of a fiador(guarantor) to be able to rent an apartment.
Be prepared to pay your security deposit and rent en efectivo(in cash).
Did you rent an apartamento sin muebles(unfurnished apartment)? Click here to learn all the vocabulary you'll need to furnish it!
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