Mi alquiler es caro.

My rent is expensive.

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)