Spanish word

dueño

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdweɲo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounowner

Example

Él es el dueño de la tienda.

He is the owner of the store.

Illustration for dueño (owner)

More examples

¿Quién es el dueño del piso?

Who is the owner of the flat?

Core concept

Hands holding a property deed and a shop sign.

Common phrases

  • ser el dueño de

    be the owner of

  • dueño del piso

    owner of the flat

  • dueño del local

    owner of the shop

Similar words

propietario: Holds legal title to land or buildings as the property's official owner.
casero: Owns a rental house or apartment and rents it out to tenants.
amo: Owns and cares for animals such as pets or livestock.
poseedor: Has possession of an object or a legal right.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que tiene la propiedad o el control de algo, por ejemplo una casa, un negocio o un local.

Word origin

Derived from Latin dominus 'lord' through Old Spanish, the sense shifted from authority to ownership of things like houses or businesses.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech dueño often labels the person who runs or controls a small business or a rental property, which can mean the legal owner or the on-site manager.

Other meanings

  • landlordnoun

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