El alquiler
Example: El alquiler de este apartamento es muy barato este mes.
Definition
"El alquiler" refers to the payment made regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land, such as an apartment or house. It is the amount charged for renting a space for a specified period, typically monthly.
Etymology
The term "el alquiler" comes from the Spanish verb "alquilar," meaning to rent or lease. This verb is derived from the Arabic word "al-kīrāʼ," which means rental or lease, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic on the Spanish language during the Middle Ages.
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"El alquiler" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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