No. 1,373 in Spanish
alquiler
"Alquiler" means "rent" or "rental."
In a sentence
El alquiler de la casa es caro.
The rent of the house is expensive.
Here, 'alquiler' refers to the monetary payment made periodically for the use of the house.
Busco un coche de alquiler para el fin de semana.
I am looking for a rental car for the weekend.
In this sentence, 'alquiler' refers to the type of car that is rented, emphasizing its availability for temporary use.
Ellos tienen una empresa de alquiler de herramientas.
They own a tool rental company.
Here, 'alquiler' denotes the service of providing tools for temporary use in exchange for payment.
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