dueño

doo-EH-nyo/ˈdweɲo/

“dueño” means “owner” in Spanish (of a house, pet, or object).

owner, proprietor

Also: master

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A happy child stands proudly in a green field, holding a leash attached to a cheerful brown dog, illustrating the concept of ownership.

📝 In Action

¿Quién es el dueño de este coche rojo?

Who is the owner of this red car?

Mi hermano es el dueño de una panadería muy exitosa.

My brother is the proprietor of a very successful bakery.

Los dueños del perro deben pagar la multa.

The dog's owners must pay the fine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

propietario (owner)
amo (master/owner (often of pets or in literary contexts))

Antonyms

inquilino (tenant)
empleado (employee)

Common Collocations

ser dueño de – to be the owner of
el dueño del negocio – the business owner

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dueño

Question 1 of 2

If María bought a new house, what would you call her?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

dueña(female owner/proprietress) — Noun

poseer(to possess/to own) — Verb

propiedad(property/ownership) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

pequeño sueño

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish word *dueno*, which evolved directly from the Latin word *dominus*, meaning 'lord' or 'master' of a house or estate. The history of the word reflects its meaning of having control and authority over possessions.

First recorded: 10th - 11th century (in similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: donoItalian (related root): dominio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'dueño' only used for people?

Yes, 'dueño' refers exclusively to a person or entity that possesses something. The thing that is owned is called 'propiedad' (property).

How do I say 'self-control' using this word's root?

The concept of 'being the master of oneself' is often expressed using related terms like 'autodominio' or 'control propio'.