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How to Say "real estate" in Spanish

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propiedades

pro-pyeh-DAH-des/pɾopjeˈðaðes/

nounB1general
Use 'propiedades' when referring to the collective assets of land and buildings, especially when discussing ownership or investment in multiple units.
A simple, cheerful red house with a white picket fence sitting on a green patch of grass under a bright blue sky, representing real estate or assets.

Examples

Mi tío invirtió en varias propiedades cerca de la costa.

My uncle invested in several properties near the coast.

La venta de propiedades ha subido mucho este año.

The sale of real estate has gone up a lot this year.

Necesitamos declarar todas nuestras propiedades al banco.

We need to declare all our assets to the bank.

Always Feminine Plural

Remember that 'propiedades' is always used with feminine words like 'las' or 'estas': 'Las propiedades son caras'.

Confusing 'Propiedad' and 'Propio'

Mistake: “Using 'propiedades' when you mean the adjective 'propio' (own).”

Correction: Propiedades are things you own (nouns); 'propio' describes something: 'Mi propia casa' (My own house).

bienes raíces

nounC1formal
Use 'bienes raíces' when specifically talking about the sector or industry of real estate, or when emphasizing the 'immovable' nature of the property (land and buildings).

Examples

La venta de bienes raíces es un proceso complejo.

The sale of real estate is a complex process.

General vs. Specific Use

Learners often confuse 'propiedades' and 'bienes raíces'. Remember 'propiedades' is a more general term for properties owned, while 'bienes raíces' specifically refers to the industry or the immovable nature of land and buildings.

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