English-Spanish Real Estate Dictionary, 2nd Edition

Our goal in creating this book was to help cultures in understanding each others language and ways of doing business. While created in the United States, we took measures to ensure that this was not just a guide for Spanish-speaking individuals, but a two-way roadmap for those whose primary language is either Spanish or English. As you read and use these terms, keep in mind that the process of real estate transactions and loan processing are very different in Spanish-speaking countries from that of the United States of America. Although some of the terminology from English to Spanish is equivalent, some terms do not exist in the Spanish language. Not only are the processes and terminology not equivalent, but some of the positions are not equitable such as notary and notario. These terms are totally different positions in Spanish-speaking countries as opposed to the United States. For the meaning of notary and notario, please refer to the term and definition in this dictionary. Hopefully, this dictionary will help point out those instances and make them less confusing. Our intentions are to serve real estate as well as other related occupations in utilizing interchangeable terms and processes in a way that will benefit all parties involved. Our goal is to make communication more effective and to add to the commercial success of such businesses. With this text, we hope to educate as well as improve communication and the handling of transactions in real estate, mortgage lending, appraising, land development, urban planning, financing, consulting, investing and other related businesses in both languages.