Aluga

Aluga is a term that appears in the Portuguese language and, in some cases, as a proper noun in names and places. In Portuguese, aluga is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb alugar, which means to rent or lease. It is used with an explicit subject, as in ele aluga uma casa (he rents a house) or ela aluga um carro (she rents a car). In real estate signage and classifieds, the passive construction aluga-se is common to indicate that something is for rent, for example, Casa aluga-se.

Beyond its function as a verb form, aluga can also be encountered as a proper noun. It may appear as a surname or as part of a place name in some Portuguese-speaking regions, though such uses are relatively uncommon and highly dependent on local naming conventions. When used in this way, the word is capitalized as a proper noun.

Etymology and linguistic notes are tied to its origin in the verb alugar. The primary meaning of aluga remains connected to renting or leasing, with the form varying according to the subject and verb tense. In everyday use, the word is most familiar to speakers and readers through rental contexts, while its appearance as a name reflects broader naming practices rather than a separate semantic domain.