This is the 5265th most frequent Spanish word.
inquilino
Tenant.
Here, 'inquilino' is used in its common sense, referring to a tenant who rents a property.
El inquilino paga el alquiler a tiempo cada mes.
The tenant pays the rent on time each month.
In this context, 'inquilino' metaphorically represents an inhabitant or member of a community.
En la colonia de hormigas, cada inquilino tiene su papel en el ecosistema.
In the ant colony, each inhabitant has its role in the ecosystem.
Here, 'inquilino' is used symbolically to describe an animal residing in a specific natural environment.