Learn the Lingo
While there are numerous on-line Spanish courses available on the internet, learning the language in a classroom setting will bring you into contact with a group of like minded people - most likely most of whom will be expats in a similar situation as yourself. There are many such classes to choose from. The Cultural Centre in Los Cristianos posts information on Spanish courses.
You need not be fluent in Spanish in order to use what you have learned. Tinerfeños will appreciate that you are trying and will be only too happy to correct your mispronunciation or offer a few words to add to your vocabulary.
Learning Spanish will not only help you integrate it will come in very useful when dealing with government offices. The Hacienda (tax office), Social Security office and others make no concession to foreigners and post large signs saying that if you do not speak Spanish you must bring an interpreter with you.
Spanish - English Property Related Word List
Abogado |
Lawyer |
Adosado |
Semi-detached or town house |
Aire acondicionado |
Air conditioning |
Agua |
Water |
Agua potable |
Drinking water |
Albañil |
Bricklayer |
Alfombra |
Carpet |
Aparcamiento |
Parking |
Apartamento |
Flat / Apartment |
Arquitecto |
Architect |
Armario |
Cupboard, wardrobe |
Balcón |
Balcony |
Banco/cuenta de/tarjeta de |
Bank/bank account/bank card |
Baño |
Bath/WC |
Barbacoa |
Barbeque |
Basura |
Rubbish bins and rubbish taxes |
Bombilla |
Light bulb |
Caja de Ahorros |
Savings bank |
Calefacción central |
Central heating |
Campo |
Countryside |
Carpintero |
Joiner |
Casita |
Cottage |
Chalet |
Villa |
Cocina |
Kitchen |
Comedor |
Dining room |
Compra |
Buying |
Compra-Venta |
Promise to Purchase Contract |
Comunidad de propietarios |
Comunity of property owners |
Constructor |
Builder |
Corriente |
Electricity |
Cuarto de Baño |
Bathroom |
Cuenta de Banco |
Bank account |
Documento privado |
Private document |
Documento público |
Public document |
Dormitorio |
Bedroom |
Ducha |
Shower |
Duplex |
Apartment over two floors |
Edificio |
Building |
Electricista |
Electrician |
Escayolista |
Plasterer |
Escritura |
Deeds of ownership |
Fontanero |
Plumber |
Finca |
Farm house or small estate |
Garaje |
Garage |
Gas Butano |
Butane gas |
Habitación |
A Room |
Hipoteca |
Mortgage |
I.B.I |
Rates |
Inmobiliaria/agente - |
Estate agent |
IVA |
VAT |
Jardín |
Garden |
Ladrillo |
Brick |
Libre de cargas |
Debt free |
Licencia de obra |
Building permission |
Limpiadora |
Cleaner |
Luz |
Electricity |
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Madera |
Wood |
Mármol |
Marble |
Martillo |
Hammer |
Metros cuadrados |
Square metres |
N.I.E. |
Identity Number for Foreigners |
Notario - Notary |
Records legal documents and transactions |
Nota Simple |
Certificate from Land Registry |
Obra nueva |
Document certifying a new building |
Oferta vinculante |
Bank document specifying mortgage conditions |
Pago en efectivo |
Cash payment |
Parcela |
Lot or plot |
Pestillo |
Door lock |
Pintor |
Painter |
Piscina |
Swimming pool |
Piso |
Apartment |
Playa |
Beach |
Plusvalía |
Municipal Capital gains tax on sale of property |
Poder |
Power of Attorney |
Préstamo |
Loan |
Pueblo |
Town or village |
Puerta |
Door |
Registro de la Propiedad |
Land Registry |
Representante fiscal |
Foreigner's official tax representative |
Residencia |
Residency permit |
Residente |
Resident |
Sala, salón |
Lounge |
Se vende or en venta |
For sale |
Se Vende Local |
Commercial Property for Sale |
Se alquila |
For Rent |
Solar |
Lot for building |
Solana |
Utility Room |
Sótano |
Basement |
Tarjeta de Banco |
Bank card |
Techo |
Roof |
Teja |
Roof tile |
Terraza |
Terrace |
Terreno |
Land, plot of land |
Tipo de interés |
Rate of interest |
Título de propiedad |
Deeds stating the ownership of property |
Trastero |
Storeroom |
Venta |
Selling |
Vidriero |
Glazier |
Yeso |
Plaster |
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