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Etymology edit

From Andalusian Arabic الكِرَاء (al-kirá), from Arabic الكِرَاء (al-kirāʔ, rent, rental, hire, lease).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /alkiˈleɾ/ [al.kiˈleɾ]
  • Audio (Venezuela):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɾ
  • Syllabification: al‧qui‧ler

Noun edit

alquiler m (plural alquileres)

  1. (Argentina, El Salvador, Spain) rent (a payment made in exchange for something borrowed, and its amount)
    Synonyms: arriendo, (Mexico) renta

Usage notes edit

  • In Spain, alquiler is preferred; in Mexico, renta is.

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