Spanish · A2 (Elementary)
Home in Spanish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Spanish words for home are el alquiler (the rent), el propietario (the landlord / owner) and la mudanza (the move / moving house). The full Spanish home phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Spanish vocabulary for home, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Spanish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key home vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| el alquiler | the rent |
| el propietario | the landlord / owner |
| la mudanza | the move / moving house |
| los muebles | the furniture |
| el ascensor | the lift / elevator |
| el piso | the floor / flat |
| los gastos | expenses / additional costs |
| la fianza | the deposit |
| el contrato de arrendamiento | the tenancy contract |
| el barrio | the neighbourhood |
Example sentences
El alquiler es de 900 euros al mes.
The rent is 900 euros per month.
El propietario me llama mañana.
The landlord calls me tomorrow.
La mudanza es el primero de julio.
The move is on the first of July.
La fianza equivale a dos meses de alquiler.
The deposit equals two months' rent.
El edificio tiene ascensor.
The building has a lift.
Es un barrio tranquilo.
It is a quiet neighbourhood.
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