Renting a room in Spanish
Quick answer
To rent a room in Spain say “Busco una habitación” (I’m looking for a room), then ask “¿Cuánto es al mes?” (how much a month?) and “¿Los gastos están incluidos?” (are bills included?). The landlord will ask your name, where you are from and how long you are staying.
Your questions
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Busco una habitación. | I’m looking for a room. | |
| ¿Cuánto es al mes? | How much is it a month? | |
| ¿Los gastos están incluidos? | Are bills included? | gastos = water, electricity, internet |
| ¿Hay que pagar fianza? | Is there a deposit? | usually one or two months’ rent |
| ¿Cuándo puedo entrar? | When can I move in? | |
| ¿Puedo verla? | Can I see it? | la = the room |
What the landlord will ask
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Cómo te llamas? | What’s your name? | |
| ¿De dónde eres? | Where are you from? | |
| ¿Cuánto tiempo… te quedas? ¿Una semana? ¿Un mes? | How long are you staying? A week? A month? | |
| Una semana. | A week. | |
| Un mes. | A month. | |
| ¿Cómo? Más despacio, por favor. | Sorry? Slower, please. | use it as often as you need |
| Perfecto. Aquí tienes la llave. ¡Bienvenido a casa! | Perfect. Here’s the key. Welcome home! |
Words in a flat ad
| Spanish | English | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| piso compartido | shared flat | |
| compañero de piso | flatmate | |
| habitación exterior / interior | room facing the street / the inner courtyard | exterior = more light |
| amueblado | furnished | |
| el casero / la casera | the landlord / landlady |
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Questions people ask
How do you say “room for rent” in Spanish?
“Se alquila habitación.” To say you are looking for one: “Busco una habitación”.
How do you ask if bills are included?
“¿Los gastos están incluidos?” Gastos covers water, electricity, gas and internet.
What is “fianza”?
The deposit, usually one month’s rent for a room, returned when you leave.
How do I say how long I am staying?
“Me quedo una semana” (a week) or “un mes” (a month), or just “Una semana” when asked.