Literal Meaning

Apartment

Actual Meaning

Apartment

Context

Regional term in Centralamerica Spanish

Examples

• "El apartamento que alquilamos tiene una vista increíble del lago."
• "Mis amigos viven en un apartamento muy bonito cerca de la playa."
• "Estoy buscando un apartamento en la ciudad para mudarme el próximo mes."

Tips

• Remember that some 'apartments' may have different features; it's helpful to ask about the size and the included amenities.
• When looking for a place to live, you can inquire about 'apartments' in the area you are interested in, which will help make the conversation clearer.
• In Central America, 'apartment' is commonly used to refer to a dwelling in a building, and the word 'department' is not used as much as in other Spanish-speaking countries.