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rentable means profitable — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 20, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

rentable

adjective • /[ren-TAH-bleh]/

profitable

Example:

El proyecto es altamente rentable este año.

The project is highly profitable this year.

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🧠 What does rentable mean?

Rentable means 'profitable' or 'cost-effective' in a business context. It describes something that generates a positive return on investment or yields a worthwhile profit. You can use it to talk about investments, projects, businesses, or even specific products.

📚 Extra examples

  • Este nuevo producto es muy rentable.
    This new product is very profitable.
  • La inversión en energías renovables es cada vez más rentable.
    Investing in renewable energy is increasingly profitable.
  • Necesitamos encontrar una solución más rentable.
    We need to find a more cost-effective solution.
  • No todas las empresas son rentables al principio.
    Not all businesses are profitable at the beginning.
  • ¿Es rentable alquilar un coche en España?
    Is it cost-effective to rent a car in Spain?

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'profitable' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'profitable' in Spanish is 'rentable'.
How do you pronounce 'rentable' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ren-TAH-blay. The stress is on the second syllable.
How do you use 'rentable' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'La empresa es muy rentable,' meaning 'The company is very profitable.'
What is the English translation of 'rentable'?
'Rentable' translates to 'profitable' or 'cost-effective' in English.
Does 'rentable' change for gender or number?
Yes, it does. For example, 'un negocio rentable' (a profitable business - masculine singular), 'una empresa rentable' (a profitable company - feminine singular), 'negocios rentables' (profitable businesses - masculine plural), and 'empresas rentables' (profitable companies - feminine plural).
Is 'rentable' common in everyday Spanish?
While more common in business contexts, you might hear it in everyday conversations when discussing finances or investments.
Does 'rentable' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is quite straightforward related to profitability.
Is 'rentable' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'rentable' is used with the same meaning across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "rentable"

Synonyms: lucrativo, provechoso, redituable
Opposites: no rentable, poco rentable, ruinoso

💡 Did You Know?

While 'rentable' in Spanish means 'profitable', the Spanish word for 'rentable' in the sense of something you can rent (like an apartment) is 'alquilable'.

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