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"Rent" in Portuguese: aluguel
o aluguel
Note: PT-PT: a renda
Rent in Portuguese is o aluguel in Brazil. European Portuguese often uses a renda for the same idea—keep that as a PT-PT note.
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How to pronounce aluguel
Say it
o ah-loo-GEHL
/ˈo a.luɡ.ˈuew/
o ah-loo-GEHL
"Rent" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o aluguel | the rent Brazilian standard. | Brazilian standard. |
| pagar o aluguel | to pay the rent Monthly duty. | Monthly duty. |
| aluguel caro | expensive rent Complaint. | Complaint. |
| contrato de aluguel | rental contract Paperwork. | Paperwork. |
How to use aluguel in real life
- 1Apartment hunt
O aluguel inclui água e condomínio?
Does the rent include water and condo fees?
Condomínio = building fee.
- 2Budget talk
Meu aluguel sobe todo ano em março.
My rent goes up every year in March.
Sobe = rises.
- 3Roommate split
Vamos dividir o aluguel pela metade.
Let's split the rent in half.
Dividir = split.
Mistakes English speakers make with aluguel
Incorrect: A renda (in Brazil for rent).
Correct: O aluguel.
Renda is PT-PT for rent; Brazilians say aluguel (renda can mean income).
Incorrect: O rent está alto.
Correct: O aluguel está alto.
Use aluguel.
Good to know
Brazilian rentals often add condomínio and sometimes IPTU on top of aluguel—ask what is included. In Portugal, a renda is the usual rent word; treat it as PT-PT.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Viewing a flat
ChatPal
O aluguel está dentro do seu orçamento?
Is the rent within your budget?
You
O aluguel sim; o condomínio é salgado.
The rent yes; the condo fee is steep.
ChatPal
Dá para negociar um pouco.
There's a little room to negotiate.
You
Vamos tentar.
Let's try.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rent" in Portuguese
Aluguel vs renda?
Aluguel in Brazil; renda often means rent in Portugal.
Pay rent?
Pagar o aluguel.
For rent sign?
Aluga-se.
Deposit?
Caução / depósito.
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