When I moved abroad I found my first apartment by asking around in a neighborhood I liked. While that method is still my preferred, I know many people today are more apt to look online. Thankfully, in Panama you can find apartments and houses for rent or for sale in the classifieds. Some of the common places people list accommodations are:
- Craigslist
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- Encuentra24.com
- Mundoanuncio (in Spanish)
- La Prensa (in Spanish)
Of course, if you don’t speak Spanish, or aren’t familiar with reading classifieds, reading and deciphering the listings can be a challenge. To make it easier, we’ve compiled a list of some of the common words and phrases used in classifieds in Panama. These are the most common words used to advertise houses and apartments for rent in newspapers, magazines and online.
Cocina – Kitchen
Baño – Bathroom
Cuarto/Recamara – Bedroom
Comedor – Dining room
Estacionamiento – Parking
Garaje – Garage
Area social – Social area – May include game or event room, a workout area, tennis court, pool, grill area.
Habitación – Room, as in, one room for rent
Jardín/Patio – Garden/Yard
Lavandería/Tendedero – Laundry room
El derecho – Have the right to
Cerca de – Close to/nearby
Frente – In front of
Amueblado – Furnished
Almacenage – Storage
A estrenar – All new
Arrendador/Propriedor – Landlord (lessor)
Arrendatario/Inquilino – Renter/tenant (lessee)
Hope you find these words helpful as you continue to search for the perfect place to relocate in Panama. Leave a comment if you have any questions – we’re happy to help where we can!
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