English–Spanish
“possessive” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/poseˈsiβo/
Example
Mi novio es posesivo.
My boyfriend is possessive.
How to say “possessive” in Spanish
“Possessive” in Spanish is posesivo.
Characteristic of claiming or guarding another person's attention or affection.
Example sentences with posesivo
Los celos posesivos dañan la confianza en la pareja.
Possessive jealousy damages trust in a relationship.
Tips for using posesivo
- The word also appears in grammar to mean a possessive form (as in pronouns), so context determines whether it refers to ownership or to a jealous attitude.