renta
“renta” means “income” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
income, earnings
Also: revenue
📝 In Action
Necesito un aumento de sueldo para mejorar mi renta familiar.
B1I need a salary increase to improve my family income.
La renta per cápita en esta región es de 25,000 euros.
B2The per capita income in this region is 25,000 euros.
rent, lease payment
Also: annuity
📝 In Action
El contrato de renta del terreno dura diez años.
B2The land lease contract lasts ten years.
Mi abuela vive de la renta que le paga el gobierno.
C1My grandmother lives off the annuity the government pays her.
income tax
Also: tax return
📝 In Action
Tengo que preparar todos los documentos para la renta.
C1I have to prepare all the documents for income tax/the tax return.
La fecha límite para presentar la renta es en abril.
B2The deadline to file the tax return is in April.
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Words that translate to "renta" in Spanish:
annuity→earnings→income→income tax→lease payment→rent→revenue→tax return→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: renta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'renta' in the sense of 'income tax'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *reddere*, meaning 'to give back' or 'to return.' It passed through French (*rente*) meaning 'income' or 'that which is returned to you.' This link explains why it covers both money you receive (income) and payments you make (rent).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'renta' and 'alquiler'?
Both can mean 'rent,' but 'alquiler' is the standard, most common word used in Spain for the monthly payment of a house or apartment. 'Renta' usually refers to income, or a more formal/long-term lease (like land or commercial property). However, in many Latin American countries, 'renta' is often used for residential rent.
Does 'renta' always mean money?
Yes, in modern Spanish, 'renta' always refers to a monetary value—either money you receive (income) or money you pay (lease payment/tax).