This is the 4504th most frequent Spanish word.
alquilar
To rent.
The verb 'alquilar' is used here to indicate the act of renting a property for living purposes.
Voy a alquilar un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad.
I am going to rent an apartment in the city center.
In this sentence, 'alquilar' is used to describe the offering of rental services for bicycles by the shop.
La tienda decide alquilar bicicletas a los turistas.
The shop decides to rent bicycles to tourists.
Here, 'alquilar' means permitting others to use their house for a fee during their absence, emphasizing a leasing context.