Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
propio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɾopjo/
Meaning
- adjectiveown
Example
Ella tiene su propia opinión.
She has her own opinion.
More examples
Prefiero trabajar a mi propio ritmo.
I prefer to work at my own pace.
Core concept
A specific thing or quality that belongs to or identifies a person or object.
Common phrases
mi propio coche
my own car
su propio negocio
their own business
su propio ritmo
their own pace
Similar words
mío: Belonging to the speaker personally.
personal: About a person's feelings, opinions, or inner thoughts.
privado: Private and kept from others; not intended for public knowledge.
particular: Specific to a single person or thing.
Definition in Spanish
Que es particular de una persona u objeto; indica pertenencia o rasgo personal.
Word origin
From Latin proprius 'one's own', Spanish propio retains the sense of ownership and also indicates something typical of someone when combined with de.
Usage tips
- Propio agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, as in una casa propia or sus ideas propias.
Other meanings
- personaladjective
- uniqueadjective
Opposites
- ajenosomeone else'sadjective
Related words
- propiedadownershipnoun
- propietarioownernoun
- propiamentestrictlyadverb