condo
word
/ˈkɑndoʊ/
KAHN-doh
/kˈɒndəʊ/
KON-doh
Definition
A condo (short for condominium) is a type of apartment or home that you own, usually in a larger building or complex with shared common areas.
Usage & Nuances
'Condo' is casual and common in American and Canadian English. Not every apartment is a 'condo'—it must be owned (not rented from a landlord). Most commonly used for residential buildings, and 'condo fees' are charges for shared maintenance.
Spanish: departamento (en condominio) - condominioPortuguese (BR): apartamento (em condomínio) - condomínioPortuguese (PT): apartamento (em condomínio) - condomínioChinese (Simplified): 公寓（产权式）Chinese (Traditional): 公寓（權狀式）Hindi: कंडो (अपार्टमेंट का स्वामित्व)Arabic: شقة تمليكBengali: কন্ডো - মালিকানাধীন ফ্ল্যাটRussian: кондо - кондоминиумJapanese: コンドミニアム - 分譲マンションVietnamese: chung cư cao cấp - căn hộ sở hữuKorean: 콘도 - 콘도미니엄Turkish: kondo - kat mülkiyetli daireUrdu: کونڈو - ذاتی ملکیت والا اپارٹمنٹIndonesian: kondo - kondominium
Example Sentences
My sister bought a new condo last year.
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They live in a condo near downtown.
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You must pay monthly condo fees.
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I wish I could afford a condo by the beach.
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Their condo has a pool and a gym for all residents.
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We're thinking about selling our condo and moving to a house.
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