alquilar
verb
1. to rent, to hire
take for temporary use in exchange for payment
Common combinations
- alquilar un coche — rent a car
- alquilar un piso — rent a flat
- alquilar una bicicleta — rent a bicycle
- Alquilamos un coche para visitar la isla.We rented a car to visit the island.
- Necesito alquilar un piso cerca del trabajo.I need to rent a flat near work.
- Ellos alquilan bicicletas todos los veranos.They rent bicycles every summer.
2. to rent out, to lease
give something for temporary use in exchange for payment
Common combinations
- alquilar una casa — rent out a house
- alquilar una oficina — rent out an office
- alquilar un local — lease premises
- Mis padres alquilan su casa a estudiantes.My parents rent their house to students.
- La empresa alquila oficinas en el centro.The company rents out offices downtown.
- El dueño alquiló el local por cinco años.The owner leased the premises for five years.
Same root
alquileralquilable