Spanish Conversation · Level 35
75 words
Spanish word
propietario
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾopjeˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounowner
Example
¿Quién es el propietario de este perro?
Who is this dog's owner?
More examples
No soy el propietario del coche, solo lo uso.
I am not the owner of the car, I just use it.
Core concept
Legal owner of an asset, emphasizing lawful ownership rather than mere possession.
Common phrases
el propietario del coche
the owner of the car
propietario de un negocio
owner of a business
Similar words
dueño: Everyday owner or possessor of a house, object, or pet.
amo: Keeper of a pet or animal who cares for and treats it as their own.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que posee legalmente algo, como una casa, un coche o un animal, y tiene derechos sobre ese bien.
Word origin
Derived from Latin proprietarius (from proprius 'one's own'), the word emphasizes lawful ownership rather than simple possession.
Usage tips
- A near cognate of English proprietor, but propietario is a general term for any legal owner and does not imply a business proprietor.