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alquiler

rent

noun ahl-kee-LEHR Rare

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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