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Common Spanish Real Estate Terms
Abogado | Lawyer |
Agente | Agent |
Aguinaldo | Christmas Bonus due December 20 |
Aljíbe | In-ground water storage tank |
Apéndice | Addendum |
Apostillar | Apostille |
Avaluo | Assessment |
Balcón | Balcony |
Beneficiario | Beneficiary |
Biences Raíces | Real Estate |
Bodega | Storage unit |
Bóveda | Arched brick ceiling |
Cantera | Unpolished quarry tile |
Casa | House |
Casita | Detached small guest house |
Cochera | Carport |
CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) | Electrical Utility Company |
Colonos | Homeowner Association fees |
Condominio | Condominium |
Contrato | Contract |
Corredor | Broker |
Costos de cierre | Closing costs |
Criada | Maid |
Cupola | Domed ventilation |
Cubierta | Deck |
Cuenta | Bill or Invoice |
CURP (Clave Única del Registro de Población) | Social Security Number or S.I.N. |
Deslinde | Survey |
Drenaje | Sewer |
Edificio | Building |
Efectivo | Cash |
Ejido | Common land |
Escritura | Deed |
Fideicomiso | Trust |
Finiquito | Severance pay |
Fosa | Septic tank |
Fraccionamiento | Subdivision |
Hacienda | Estate or large house |
Hipoteca | Mortgage |
Húmero | Chimney flue |
Inspección de vivienda | Home inspection |
Jardinero | Gardener |
Lote | Lot |
Mañana | Tomorrow |
Mirador | Rooftop viewing area |
Muebles | Furniture |
Notario Público | Public Notary |
Peso | Mexican currency |
Poder | Power of Attorney |
Poza | Well |
Predial | Property tax |
Propiedad | Property |
Restricciones | Zoning |
RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) | Individual tax number |
Rústico | Rustic |
Seguro | Insurance |
Servidumbre | Easement |
Se Vende | For Sale |
SIMAPA (Sistema Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado) | Water Utility Company |
Telmex | Telephone/Internet Utility Company |
Terraza | Terrace |
Tinaco | Rooftop water storage tank |
Transferencia Bancaria | Wire Transfer |
Visa Temporal | Temporary Mexican visa |
Visa Turista | Tourist Mexican visa |
Visa Permanente | Permanent Mexican visa |