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Mi alquiler es caro.

Mi alquiler es caro.
My rent is expensive.
FromLesson 12inHardcore Spanish (Spain)

Breakdown of Mi alquiler es caro.

ser
to be
mi
my
el alquiler
the rent
caro
expensive

Questions & Answers about Mi alquiler es caro.

What part of speech is alquiler and what gender is it?

Alquiler is a masculine noun meaning rent. You pair it with masculine articles and adjectives: • el alquiler
• un alquiler caro

Why is it mi alquiler and not el mi alquiler?

Spanish does not combine a definite article with a possessive adjective. Once you have mi (my), you drop el: • Correct: mi casa, mi coche, mi alquiler
• Incorrect: el mi casa, el mi coche, el mi alquiler

Why does the adjective caro come after the noun?

In Spanish, the normal order is noun + adjective for a neutral description: • alquiler caro
Putting the adjective before adds emphasis or a subjective tone: • caro alquiler

Why is the verb es (from ser) used instead of está (from estar)?

Ser is used for essential qualities or characteristics. Price is considered a defining characteristic of your rent: • Mi alquiler es caro
Use estar for temporary states or locations: • Mi casa está limpia

Could I use a synonym for caro?

Yes, but caro is the most common. Other options include: • costoso/a (more formal, less common in everyday speech)
• carísimo (very expensive; superlative)
Example: Mi alquiler es carísimo

How would I ask how much the rent is in Spanish?

You have a few options: • ¿Cuánto es el alquiler?
• ¿Cuánto vale el alquiler?
• ¿Cuánto pago de alquiler? (colloquial: how much do I pay for rent)

Can mi change to mis?

Use mis only with plural nouns: • mis amigos
Alquiler is singular, so it remains mi: • mi alquiler

How do I say my rents are expensive?

You need to pluralize both noun and adjective: • Mis alquileres son caros
• Mis alquileres son carísimos (very expensive)

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