Realty Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹiəɫˌti/, /ˈɹiɫti/, /ˈɹɪɫɪˌti

REE-ul-tee

UK

ɹˈiəlti

ree-UL-tee

Definition

Property in the form of land and buildings; another word for real estate. Used especially in legal and business contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Realty' is mostly formal or legal; it's less common in casual conversation than 'real estate'. Often seen in phrases like 'commercial realty' or 'realty company'. Not used for moveable property (like furniture).

• Spanish: bienes raíces - inmobiliaria
• Portuguese (BR): imóveis - setor imobiliário
• Portuguese (PT): imóveis - setor imobiliário
• Chinese (Simplified): 房地产
• Chinese (Traditional): 房地產
• Hindi: अचल संपत्ति
• Arabic: العقارات
• Bengali: স্থাবর সম্পত্তি - রিয়েল এস্টেট
• Russian: недвижимость
• Japanese: 不動産
• Vietnamese: bất động sản
• Korean: 부동산
• Turkish: gayrimenkul
• Urdu: املاک
• Indonesian: properti - real estat

Example Sentences

He works in realty and sells houses.

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Realty values have gone up this year.

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They want to invest in realty instead of stocks.

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I called a realty agency to help me find an apartment.

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If you're looking for downtown property, talk to Thompson Realty.

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The local realty market is booming right now.

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