Useful Spanish property words and phrases
Spanish property phrases include:
- Types of property
- Renting
- Utilities
- Financial
- Property descriptions, condition of the property and estate agents
- Conveyancing and legal terminology
Types of property
| Abosado |
Semi-detached, often in modern developments |
| Apartamento/piso |
Apartment |
| Apartamento de lujo |
Exclusive apartment |
| Apartamento de vacaciones |
Holiday apartment |
| Apartamento duplex |
Duplex apartment |
| Buhardilla |
Top floor flat under eaves |
| Casa |
House, home |
| Case de epoca |
Old house, period home |
| Casa rural |
Rural home |
| Casa senorial |
Exclusive property |
| Casa urbana |
Urban home |
| Caserio |
Country house |
| Chalet |
Detached villa, house |
| Chalet semi-adosado |
Semi-detached house |
| Complejo residencial |
Residential complex |
| Cortijo |
Country house/farm house |
| Estudio |
Studio flat |
| Finca |
Estate or farm (including its land) |
| Finca urbana |
Urban estate |
| Granja |
Farm |
| llave en mano |
Ready for immediate occupation |
| Masia |
Type of farmhouse in Caralonia |
| Multipropiedad |
Timeshare |
| Piso |
Apartment, flat |
| Rascacielos |
Skyscraper |
| Solar |
Building plot |
| Ultimo piso |
Top floor |
Renting
| Alquilar |
To rent |
| Se alquila |
For rent |
| Amueblado |
Furnished |
| Apartamento amueblado |
Furnished apartment |
| Arrendamiento |
Rent |
| Casa preaviso |
Notice |
| Casero |
Landlord |
| Contrato de arrendamiento |
Lease |
| Fianza |
Deposit on renting |
| Inquilino |
Tenant |
Utilities
| Abono |
Standing charge |
| Contador |
Meter |
Financial
| Asegurar |
To insure |
| Banco |
Bank |
| Cuenta corriente |
Current account |
| Derecho |
A right |
| Entidad |
Lender |
| Gastos |
Expenses |
| Gastos exluidos |
Utility bills |
| Impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles (IBI) |
Property tax |
| Impuesto sobre el Patrimonia |
Wealth tax |
| Pagar a plazos |
To pay by instalments |
| Prestamo |
Loan |
| Recobo |
Receipt |
| Seguro de hogar |
Household insurance |
| Tipos de interes |
Interest rate |
Property descriptions, condition of the property and estate agents
| Accesorios |
Fittings |
| Aire acondicionado |
Air conditioning |
| Alfombra |
Carpet |
| Alicatado |
Tiling (walls) |
| Amiante |
Asbestos |
| Anexos |
Building extensions |
| Antena |
Aerial |
| Aparcamiento |
Car park |
| Arboles |
Trees |
| Arquitecto |
Architect |
| Arroyo |
Stream |
| Ascensor |
Lift/elevator |
| Azota |
Flat/roof |
| Azulejos |
Tiles |
| Balcon |
Balcony |
| Banera |
Bath |
| Barrio |
Neighbourhood / suburb |
| Barro cocido |
Terracotta |
| Basura |
Rubbish / garbage |
| Bien situado |
Good location |
| Bodega |
Cellar (for storage or wine) |
| Bosque |
Woods/forest |
| Bricolage |
DIY |
| Caldera |
Water heater/boiler |
| Calefaccion |
Heating |
| Calle (c/) Street |
Street |
| Canaleta |
Gutter (on roof) |
| Carpintero |
Carpenter |
| Cesped |
Lawn |
| Cielo |
Ceiling |
| Clavo |
Nail |
| Cocina |
Kitchen (or cooker) |
| Cocina Americana |
Fitted kitchen |
| Cocina comedor |
Kitchen - diner |
| Comedor |
Dining room |
| Construccion |
Building |
| Constructor |
Builder |
| Cuarto |
Room |
| Cuarto de bano |
Bathroom |
| Dependencia |
Outbuildings |
| Deposito de agua |
Water tank |
| Desvan/altillo |
Attic/loft |
| Direccion |
Address |
| Doble crystal |
Double glazing |
| Dormitorio |
Bedroom |
| Ducha |
Shower |
| Edificio |
Building |
| Electrodomesticos |
Domestic appliances |
| Enchufe |
Electric socket |
| Entrado |
Entrance |
| Escalara |
Ladder |
| Establo |
Stable |
| Estado |
Condition, state |
| Estancia |
Room |
| Estructura |
Structure |
| Fosa septica |
Septic tank |
| Fontaneria |
Plumbing |
| Garaje |
Garage |
| Garantizar |
To guarantee |
| Granero |
Barn |
| Habitable |
Habitable |
| Hormgon |
Concrete |
| Humedad |
Dampness |
| Impermeable |
Waterproof |
| Inspeccion |
Survey |
| Instalacion de agua |
Plumbing |
| Interruptor |
Switch |
| Ladrillo Brick |
Brick |
| Lavabo |
Washbasin |
| Mantenimiento |
Maintenance |
| Metros cuadrados |
Square meters |
| Mobiliario |
Fixed furnishings |
| Moquetta |
Fitted carpet |
| Obra Work |
construction |
| Ocasion |
Bargain |
| Parabolica |
Satellite dish |
| Pared de cargo |
Supporting wall |
| Suministro de agua |
Water supply |
| Suministro de electricidad |
Electricity supply |
Conveyancing and legal terminology
| Abogado |
Lawyer, solicitor |
| Agente de la propriedad inmobiliara |
Estate agent |
| Administrador de fincas |
A licensed property manager |
| Arras |
Deposit paid on a contract |
| Arrendamiento |
Sitting tenant |
| Cargos |
Charges |
| Catastro |
Land registry |
| Certificado |
Certificate |
| Certificado de fin de obra |
Certificate from builder or architect on completion of works |
| Certificado de matrimonio |
Marriage certificate |
| Ciudadania |
Citizenship |
| Clausula condicional |
Conditional clause in contract |
| Complejo residencial |
Housing complex |
| Comprar |
To purchase |
| Compredor |
Purchase |
| Comprar al contado |
To pay cash |
| Comprar sobre plano |
To purchase a property before built |
| Compraventa |
Buying and selling |
| Contable |
Accountant |
| Contrato |
Contract |
| Contrato de arrendamiento/alquiler |
Rental agreement |
| Contrato de compraventa |
Sales contract |
Contrato de opcion de compra
|
Option to buy |
| Contrayente |
Contracting party |
| Cosas communes |
Common parts (of a block of flats) |
| Demandar |
To sue |
| Desocupado |
Vacant |
Embargo |
A charge registered against a property for any unpaid debts |
| Estado de cuenta |
Bank statement |
| Firma |
Signature |
| Garantizar |
To guarantee |
| Gestor |
Licenced propfessional who acts for individuals in their delights with the state |
| Hipoteca |
Mortgage |
| Honorarios |
Fees |
| Impuesto sobre actos juridicos |
Stamp duty on transfer of property |
| llave |
Key |
| Iilave en mano |
Ready for immediate occupation |
| Ley |
A law |
| Mudanza |
Removal |
| Multa |
Fine, penalty |
| Notario |
Public notary who oversees property transactions |
| Parcello |
Building plot |
| Permiso de obra |
Planning permission |
| Persianas |
Blinds |
| Piedra |
Stone |
| Pintoresco |
Picturesque |
| Pintura |
Paintwork |
| Piscina |
Swimming pool |
| Planta |
Floor, storey |
| Planta baja |
Ground floor |
| Poder |
Power of Attorney |
| Postigo |
Shutter |
| Pozo |
Well |
| Pozo Negro Cesspit |
Cesspit |
| Precio |
Price |
| Prestamo |
Loan |
| Presupuesto |
Estimate/quote |
| Promotor |
Developer |
| Puerta |
Door |
| Radiodores |
Radiator |
| Reformar |
To refurbish |
| Reparacion |
Repair |
| En ruinos |
In ruins |
| Sale de estar |
Sitting room |
| Salon |
Living room |
| Sancion |
Penalty, fine |
| Seguro decenal |
10-year structural insurance |
| Sotano |
Basement |
| Subasta |
Auction |
| Taladradora |
Drill |
| Talle |
Workshop |
| Techo |
Ceiling |
| Tejado |
Roof |
| Trastero |
Storage room |
| Trozo |
Length (of pipe or wood) |
| Urbanizacion |
Purpose-built housing development |
| Usufructo |
Life interest |
| Valor catastral |
Value of property for official or tax purposes |
| Valorar |
To value |
| Vendedor |
Seller |
| Vista |
View |
| Vivienda secundaria |
Second home |
Further information on understanding the legal jargon
when buying a property in Spain can be found at the below link:
Understanding the legal jargon when buying a property in Spain
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