propiedad
/proh-pee-eh-DAHD/
property
Propiedad, in this sense, refers to tangible belongings or real estate, like this little house.
propiedad(noun)
property
?land, building, or possessions
estate
?large, expensive property
,ownership
?right to possess something
📝 In Action
Quiero comprar una propiedad pequeña cerca del mar.
A2I want to buy a small property near the sea.
Esa es nuestra propiedad; la compramos el año pasado.
A2That is our property; we bought it last year.
Necesitamos los documentos que confirmen la propiedad del coche.
B1We need the documents that confirm ownership of the car.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Even though it ends in '-d', 'propiedad' is always a feminine word, so use 'la propiedad' or 'una propiedad'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Propiedad vs. Posesión
'Propiedad' emphasizes the legal right (ownership, real estate). 'Posesión' is often used for physical belongings or the act of having something.
The word propiedad can also refer to an inherent quality or characteristic, such as the transparency of glass.
propiedad(noun)
property
?quality or characteristic
attribute
?defining feature
,quality
?inherent characteristic
📝 In Action
Una de las propiedades del agua es que hierve a 100 grados Celsius.
B2One of the properties of water is that it boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Esta hierba tiene propiedades medicinales increíbles.
B2This herb has incredible medicinal properties.
Estudiamos las propiedades físicas y químicas de la roca.
C1We studied the physical and chemical properties of the rock.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Use
This meaning is often used in the plural ('propiedades') when discussing scientific or technical facts.
Propiedad can mean propriety, referring to the correctness or suitability of one's behavior, such as holding a door for someone.
propiedad(noun)
propriety
?suitability or correctness of behavior
decorum
?polite and proper conduct
,correctness
?accuracy, especially of language
📝 In Action
El orador habló con gran propiedad sobre el tema, sin equivocarse.
C1The speaker addressed the topic with great correctness, without error.
Se comportó con total propiedad en la ceremonia formal.
C2He behaved with complete propriety at the formal ceremony.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts Only
Only use this meaning in very serious or high-level writing and speaking. For everyday use, stick to simpler words like 'correcto' or 'adecuado'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: propiedad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'propiedad' to mean 'a characteristic or feature'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'propiedad' always feminine?
Yes, 'propiedad' is a feminine noun. Even though many words ending in '-d' can be tricky, this one always takes feminine articles and adjectives (la propiedad, una propiedad bonita).
How is 'propiedad' different from 'posesión'?
'Propiedad' usually refers to the legal, official right of ownership (especially for land or houses). 'Posesión' is the state of having something physically, or a simple belonging.