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Tejas / Spanglish
Rentar
Used when discussing short-term housing agreements or leases.
Literal Meaning
To obtain the temporary use of property or goods in exchange for payment.
Actual Meaning
To rent - from English
Examples in Context

Vamos a rentar una película para la noche.

Ellos decidieron alquilar un departamento juntos.

¿Dónde puedo alquilar un coche en esta ciudad?

Helpful Tips
  • 1When people say 'rentar,' it often implies a temporary arrangement. Be attentive to the context to understand the duration being mentioned.
  • 2The word can be fluid in use; sometimes it refers to borrowing in a more informal context, so listen for cues from the speaker.
  • 3In Tex-Mex culture, 'rentar' is commonly used among friends or family when discussing shared activities, like movies or homes.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
lease
hire
rent out
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