Procurando moradia
Looking for housing in Brazil? Here are some of the basic housing types and terminology you'll come across. Check out our housing search vocabulary list and practice your knowledge with flashcards.
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Moradia (housing)
A casa (house)
O apartamento/apê (apartment) no apê
A kitnet (kitchenette/studio)
A república (fraternity/sorority, Brazilian version)
O condomínio (condominium)
O edifício (building)
Os imóveis (properties)
O aluguel (rent)
Mobiliado (furnished)
Os móveis (furniture)
Disponível (available)
As vagas (vacancies)
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feminina/masculino/mista (female, male, or mixed vacancy)
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Imediata / curto prazo (immediate, short-term)
A suíte (suite -- room with bathroom)
Dividir/compartilhar (divide/share)
O quarto individual (individual room)
As colegas do quarto (roommate/s)
O fiador (guarantor)
Morar (live)
Procurar (search)
As contas (bills)
Os gastos (costs)
O valor/o preço (price)
O boleto (bank slip -- usually to pay rent)
Lotérica (“lottery” -- place where Brazilians pay rent and other bills)
Searching for Housing: Vocabulary List
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