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A guide to useful words, terms and phrases relating to buying or renting a house or apartment in Panama...
Below is some of the key Spanish-language jargon used in newspapers, magazines, and online in Panama 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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A estrenar | All new |
Aire acondicionado | Air conditioning |
Almacenage | Storage |
Amueblado | Furnished |
Anuncio | Classified |
Apartamento | Apartment |
Area social | Social area: can include pool, game room, event room, work out area, sauna, hammam, tennis court, basketball court, racquetball court, grill/barbeque area |
Arrendador/Propriedor | Landlord (lessor) |
Arrendatario/Inquilino | Renter/tenant (lessee) |
Baño | Bathroom |
Casa | House |
Cerca de | Close to/Nearby |
Cocina | Kitchen |
Comedor | Dining room |
Cuarto/Recamara | Bedroom |
Detalles | Details |
El derecho | Have the right to |
Estacionamiento | Parking |
Frente | In front of |
Garaje | Garage |
Habitación | Room: as in, one room for rent |
Incluye | Included: as in utilities/furniture that are included in rental price |
Jardín/Patio | Garden/yard |
Lavandería/Tendedero | Utility room/Laundry room |