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"Rent" in Italian: affitto
l'affitto
Rent in Italian is l'affitto (ahf-FEET-toh), masculine. Pagare l'affitto means to pay rent. Un affitto alto is high rent.
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How to pronounce affitto
Say it
ahf-FEET-toh
/afˈfit.to/
Affitto: ahf-FEET-toh. Double f held. Stress FEET. L'affitto elides.
"Rent" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'affitto | the rent Monthly payment / lease cost. | Monthly payment / lease cost. |
| pagare l'affitto | to pay the rent Bill day. | Bill day. |
| in affitto | for rent / rented Listing talk. | Listing talk. |
| affitto mensile | monthly rent Amount. | Amount. |
How to use affitto in real life
- 1Roommate chat
L'affitto scade il primo del mese.
The rent is due on the first of the month.
L'affitto.
- 2Agency
Quanto è l'affitto con le spese?
How much is the rent with utilities?
Asking price.
- 3Listing
Il locale è in affitto da giugno.
The place has been for rent since June.
In affitto.
Mistakes English speakers make with affitto
Incorrect: La affitto è cara.
Correct: L'affitto è caro.
Masculine with elision: l'affitto.
Incorrect: Pago il rent.
Correct: Pago l'affitto.
Use affitto.
Good to know
City affitti often exclude condominio fees—ask spese comprese? Contracts may say canone di locazione in formal paper, but speech sticks to affitto. Deposit talk is la caparra or deposito.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting costs with a flatmate
ChatPal
Hai già pagato l'affitto?
Have you already paid the rent?
You
Sì—l'affitto è uscito ieri.
Yes—the rent went out yesterday.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Il prossimo affitto lo dividiamo metà.
Perfect. Next rent we'll split half.
You
Va bene.
Sounds good.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rent" in Italian
Rent?
L'affitto.
Pay rent?
Pagare l'affitto.
For rent?
In affitto.
Gender?
Masculine.
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