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A guide to useful words and terms related to buying and renting a property in Argentina...
Below are some of the key Spanish-language jargon terms used in Argentinian newspapers, magazines and online when advertising property (houses and apartments) for sale and to let and the terminology used when agreeing to rent a property.
Spanish | English |
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Aire acondicionado | air conditioning |
Alquilador | landlord |
Amoblado | furnished |
Antiguo/a | old or antique |
Apartamento /departamento | apartment or flat |
Armario | cupboard/wardrobe/closet |
Ascensor | lift or elevator |
Balcón | balcony |
Baño/cuarto de baño | bathroom |
Barrio | neighborhood |
Buen estado | good condition |
Bien situado/ubicado | good location |
Calefacción | heating |
Casa | house |
Césped | lawn/grass |
Cocina | kitchen |
Cuarto | room |
Departamento en alquiler | apartment or flat for rent |
Depósito | deposit |
Desalojo | eviction |
Dormitorio | bedroom |
Ducha | shower |
Estacionamiento / aparcamiento | parking/car park |
Garante | guarantor |
Garaje | cooker |
Inmobiliario | estate agent |
Inventario | inventory |
Inquilino/ locatario | tenant |
Jardín | garden |
Lujo | luxury |
Seguro de hogar | home insurance |
Vista | view |