inquilino
tenant, lodger
noun een-kwee-LEE-noh Rare
Origin: From Latin incolinus, one who inhabits.
Usage Note
Inquilino is the masculine form; the feminine is inquilina; plural inquilini. It specifically refers to a paying tenant renting from a landlord (il proprietario or locatore). Do not confuse with affittuario (lessee in a formal contract) — the terms overlap but inquilino is more everyday.
Examples
"Il nuovo inquilino è molto tranquillo."
Natural Translation
The new tenant is very quiet.
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