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inquilino

een-kee-LEE-noh/inkiˈlino/

“inquilino” means “tenant” in Spanish (a person who rents a house or apartment).

tenant

Also: renter, occupant
NounmA2
General
A person smiling while holding a set of house keys in front of an open apartment door.

📝 In Action

El nuevo inquilino se muda este fin de semana.

A2

The new tenant is moving in this weekend.

El dueño del apartamento habló con sus inquilinos sobre el ruido.

B1

The apartment owner spoke with his tenants about the noise.

Como inquilino, tienes derecho a pedir reparaciones básicas.

B2

As a tenant, you have the right to ask for basic repairs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • arrendatario (lessee/renter (more formal))
  • morador (dweller)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • nuevo inquilino – new tenant
  • desalojar a un inquilino – to evict a tenant
  • derechos del inquilino – tenant rights

Idioms & Expressions

  • inquilino de por vida – someone who stays in a place forever or a permanent fixture

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inquilino" in Spanish:

occupant→renter→tenant→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inquilino

Question 1 of 3

If you live in an apartment and pay rent every month, you are the:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
inquilinato(tenancy / lease status) — Noun
alquilar(to rent) — Verb
alquiler(rent (the payment)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'inquilinus', which combines 'in' (inside) and 'colere' (to inhabit or dwell). It literally means someone who dwells within a place belonging to someone else.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: inquilinoItalian: inquilino

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'inquilino' and 'arrendatario'?

They mean the same thing, but 'inquilino' is the common word used in everyday speech, while 'arrendatario' is a formal term you'll mostly see in legal documents or contracts.

Is 'inquilino' only for apartments?

No, it can be used for anyone renting a house, a room, or even a commercial space, though it most commonly refers to residential living.

How do you say 'the tenants' (mixed group)?

Use the masculine plural: 'los inquilinos'.