Also means
rental
Usage Note
Alquiler refers to the money paid for renting property, a car, or equipment, as well as the act of renting itself. The verb is alquilar. In Latin America arriendo is often preferred for property rental, while alquiler is the standard in Spain.
Examples
"El alquiler del apartamento subió este año."
Natural Translation
The apartment rent went up this year.

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