noun, gerund/present participle
aluguel, alugando
1. The act of leasing or hiring property, equipment, or services for a period of time in exchange for payment
Renting an apartment is more flexible than buying a house.
Alugar um apartamento é mais flexível do que comprar uma casa.
2. The business or practice of offering something for hire
The car renting industry has grown significantly in recent years.
O setor de aluguel de carros cresceu significativamente nos últimos anos.
3. The amount paid for the use of something temporarily
The renting costs in this neighborhood have increased dramatically.
Os custos de aluguel nesta vizinhança aumentaram dramaticamente.
In Brazil, the rental market is very common due to high property prices and urban migration. Terms like 'aluguel' are widely used in everyday conversation. In the USA, renting is culturally significant as a major alternative to homeownership, while in Portugal, 'arrendamento' carries more formal/legal weight in contracts.
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