Learn Spanish: How to Ask if an Apartment Is Furnished
Ask '¿Está amueblado?' in Spanish and understand what furnishings are included when renting an apartment in Latin America.
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When renting an apartment in a Spanish-speaking country, one of the first things you need to know is whether it comes furnished. In Spanish, the key word is 'amueblado' (furnished). This lesson teaches you how to ask if an apartment is furnished, understand the answer, and ask about specific items like a bed, sofa, or refrigerator. You'll learn the verb 'estar' for temporary states, the verb 'incluir' for what's included, and useful vocabulary for common furnishings. By the end, you'll be able to have a simple conversation with a landlord or rental agent.
By the end, you can…
- ask if an apartment is furnished using '¿Está amueblado?'
- understand and respond to questions about what furnishings are included.
- ask about specific items like a bed, sofa, or refrigerator.
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¿Está amueblado?
Is it furnished?
eh-STAH ah-mweh-BLAH-doh
Use this to ask if an apartment comes with furniture. 'Amueblado' is an adjective that agrees with the noun: 'el apartamento está amueblado' or 'la casa está amueblada'.
¿Está amueblado el apartamento?
Is the apartment furnished?
eh-STAH ah-mweh-BLAH-doh el ah-par-tah-MEN-toh
A more complete question. In Spanish, the subject can go at the end. You can also say '¿El apartamento está amueblado?' with no change in meaning.
¿Qué incluye?
What does it include?
keh een-KLOO-eh
Use this to ask what furnishings or utilities are included. It's a general question; you can follow up with specific items.
¿Incluye cama?
Does it include a bed?
een-KLOO-eh KAH-mah
Ask about a specific item. You can replace 'cama' with other furnishings: '¿Incluye sofá?' (Does it include a sofa?), '¿Incluye refrigerador?' (Does it include a refrigerator?).
¿Tiene refrigerador?
Does it have a refrigerator?
TYEH-neh reh-free-heh-rah-DOR
Use 'tener' to ask if the apartment has a specific appliance. In Latin America, 'refrigerador' is common; in some regions, 'refri' or 'nevera' (Caribbean, Spain) are used.
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Useful pattern
To ask if something is furnished, use '¿Está amueblado?' for masculine nouns like 'apartamento' or 'departamento', and '¿Está amueblada?' for feminine nouns like 'casa'. The verb 'estar' is used because furnished describes a state or condition, not an inherent characteristic. For example: '¿Está amueblado el departamento?' (Is the apartment furnished?) or '¿Está amueblada la casa?' (Is the house furnished?). To ask about specific items, use '¿Incluye...?' or '¿Tiene...?'. 'Incluir' means 'to include' and 'tener' means 'to have'. Both are common: '¿Incluye cama?' or '¿Tiene cama?'.
When to use it
Use these questions when you are looking for a place to rent, either in person, over the phone, or in writing. Start with '¿Está amueblado?' to get a general idea. If the answer is 'Sí, está amueblado', follow up with '¿Qué incluye?' to find out what furniture is provided. If you need a specific item, ask directly: '¿Incluye lavadora?' (Does it include a washing machine?). If you want to know if it's not furnished, you can ask '¿Está sin amueblar?' or '¿No está amueblado?'. In some regions, 'amoblado' is used instead of 'amueblado' (e.g., in Colombia, Chile, Peru).
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Buenos días, ¿está amueblado el apartamento?
Good morning, is the apartment furnished?BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs, eh-STAH ah-mweh-BLAH-doh el ah-par-tah-MEN-tohSí, está amueblado. Incluye cama, sofá y mesa.
Yes, it's furnished. It includes a bed, sofa, and table.see, eh-STAH ah-mweh-BLAH-doh. een-KLOO-eh KAH-mah, SOH-fah ee MEH-sah¿Y tiene refrigerador?
And does it have a refrigerator?ee TYEH-neh reh-free-heh-rah-DORNo, no tiene refrigerador, pero hay estufa.
No, it doesn't have a refrigerator, but there is a stove.noh, noh TYEH-neh reh-free-heh-rah-DOR, PEH-roh eye es-TOO-fahA little context goes a long way
In Latin America, rental practices vary widely. In some countries, like Mexico, apartments often come with basic furnishings like a stove and refrigerator, but not always a bed or sofa. In others, like Argentina, 'amoblado' is more common than 'amueblado'. Always ask specifically what is included. The word 'departamento' is used in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Argentina; 'apartamento' is also understood. In Spain, 'piso' is common. Politeness matters: use '¿Podría decirme si...?' (Could you tell me if...?) for a more formal tone.
One thing to watch for
Using 'ser' instead of 'estar': '¿Es amueblado?'
Try this instead: Use 'estar' for states or conditions like being furnished: '¿Está amueblado?' The verb 'ser' is for inherent characteristics. For example, 'El apartamento es grande' (The apartment is big) uses 'ser' because size is presented as an inherent characteristic, but 'El apartamento está amueblado' uses 'estar' because furniture can be added or removed.
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1How would you ask if a house (casa) is furnished?
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¿Está amueblada la casa?
'Casa' is feminine, so the adjective 'amueblada' ends in -a. The verb 'estar' is used. You could also say '¿La casa está amueblada?' with no change in meaning.
2Translate: Does it include a washing machine?
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¿Incluye lavadora?
'Incluir' means 'to include'. 'Lavadora' is washing machine. You could also use '¿Tiene lavadora?' with the verb 'tener'. Both are correct.
3What is the difference between '¿Está amueblado?' and '¿Es amueblado?'?
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'¿Está amueblado?' is correct for asking if something is furnished. '¿Es amueblado?' is incorrect because 'ser' is used for inherent characteristics, not states or conditions.
In Spanish, 'estar' is used for states or conditions that can change, like being furnished. 'Ser' is for inherent characteristics. So always use 'estar' with 'amueblado'.
To ask if an apartment is furnished, say '¿Está amueblado?' (or 'amueblada' for feminine nouns). Follow up with '¿Qué incluye?' and ask about specific items with '¿Incluye...?' or '¿Tiene...?'. Remember to use 'estar', not 'ser', and be aware of regional variations like 'amoblado'.
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