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How to Say Landlord in Spanish: Casero
Casero · noun · kah-SEH-roh
Landlord translates most naturally to casero (or casera for a woman) in everyday Spanish. In legal and formal contexts, propietario or arrendador are preferred.
kah-SEH-roh (masculine) / kah-SEH-rah (feminine).
El casero subió la renta este mes.
The landlord raised the rent this month.
landlord in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for landlord, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| casero | landlord | kah-SEH-roh | Default, widely understood |
| propietario | landlord | formal/legal | |
| arrendador | landlord | legal/contracts | |
| dueño | landlord | informal, universal |
How Native Speakers Use Casero
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Everyday complaint
Llamé al casero porque se rompió la tubería.
I called the landlord because the pipe broke.
Casero is the go-to word in informal, day-to-day conversation about renting.
Formal lease language
El arrendador se compromete a mantener la vivienda en buen estado.
The landlord commits to keeping the dwelling in good condition.
Arrendador appears in rental contracts and legal documents.
Referring to the owner
La dueña del departamento vive en el piso de arriba.
The landlady of the apartment lives on the floor above.
Dueña emphasizes ownership rather than the landlord-tenant relationship specifically.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Casero
Using señor de la tierra
Incorrect: El señor de la tierra quiere que paguemos más.
Correct: El casero quiere que paguemos más.
Landlord does not translate literally. Señor de la tierra would be understood as lord of the land in a feudal sense, not as a rental property owner.
Gender agreement oversight
Incorrect: La casero me llamó ayer.
Correct: La casera me llamó ayer.
When the landlord is a woman, casero changes to casera to match the feminine article la.
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Common Questions About landlord in Spanish
- What is the difference between casero and propietario?
- Casero is the informal, everyday term for a landlord who rents out property. Propietario is more formal and simply means property owner, whether or not they rent to tenants.
- How do I say tenant in Spanish?
- Tenant is inquilino (masculine) or inquilina (feminine). In legal contexts, arrendatario is also used.
- Is casero used the same way in every Spanish-speaking country?
- Casero is widely understood, but preferences vary. In some countries, dueño or propietario may be more common in everyday speech. Arrendador is universal in legal writing.