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Conjugation Chart of “Alquilar” (to rent) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Alquilar”

The Present Tense of alquilar is used to describe actions happening right now or facts that are currently true. For example, Alquilo un departamento en la ciudad. (I’m renting an apartment in the city.)

Alquilar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Alquilar in the Present Tense

Alquilar generally means to rent or lease something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To rent or lease: This is the most common meaning, referring to paying for temporary use of something. Por ejemplo, alquilo un apartamento pequeño. (For example, I rent a small apartment.)

To hire or employ (colloquial): In some Latin American regions, alquilar can mean to hire someone for a job or service. Por ejemplo, alquilo a un jardinero para cortar el césped. (For example, I hire a gardener to mow the lawn.)

To borrow or take temporarily (slang): In informal contexts, it can mean to borrow or take something for a short time without necessarily paying. Por ejemplo, alquilo tu carro para ir al supermercado. (For example, I’m borrowing your car to go to the supermarket.)

To rent out or lease out: It can also mean to allow someone else to temporarily use something you own in exchange for payment. Por ejemplo, alquilo mi casa en las vacaciones. (For example, I rent out my house during vacations.)

Real Life Examples of Alquilar in the Present Tense

Cada verano, alquilo un apartamento en la playa. (Every summer, I rent an apartment at the beach.)

Mis amigos alquilan una cabaña en las montañas para acampar. (My friends rent a cabin in the mountains to go camping.)

¿Alquilas un auto cuando viajas o prefieres usar el transporte público? (Do you rent a car when you travel or do you prefer to use public transportation?)

La empresa alquila oficinas temporales cuando necesita más espacio. (The company rents temporary offices when they need more space.)

Nosotros alquilamos una película para ver en casa los viernes por la noche. (We rent a movie to watch at home on Friday nights.)

Mis vecinos alquilan su casa durante las vacaciones para ganar dinero extra. (My neighbors rent out their house during vacations to make extra money.)

¿Cuánto alquila el salón de fiestas para la boda de tu hermana? (How much does the party hall rent for your sister’s wedding?)

En la universidad, alquilamos libros de texto cada semestre para ahorrar dinero. (In college, we rent textbooks each semester to save money.)

Mi primo alquila un traje elegante cuando tiene una ocasión especial. (My cousin rents a fancy suit when he has a special occasion.)

Para el festival de música, alquilamos una casa grande con nuestros amigos. (For the music festival, we rent a big house with our friends.)

Los artistas alquilan estudios de grabación para grabar sus álbumes. (Artists rent recording studios to record their albums.)

Cuando viajo al extranjero, alquilo un apartamento en lugar de quedarme en un hotel. (When I travel abroad, I rent an apartment instead of staying in a hotel.)

¿Alquilas una taquilla para guardar tus pertenencias en el gimnasio? (Do you rent a locker to store your belongings at the gym?)

La compañía de teatro alquila el auditorio para sus producciones. (The theater company rents the auditorium for their productions.)

Mis padres alquilan una casa de playa cada verano para pasar las vacaciones en familia. (My parents rent a beach house every summer to spend the vacation with the family.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Alquilar (to rent) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.