propiedades

/pro-pyeh-DAH-des/

properties

A simple, cheerful red house with a white picket fence sitting on a green patch of grass under a bright blue sky, representing real estate or assets.

When referring to real estate or assets, 'propiedades' means properties.

propiedades(noun)

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properties

real estate, assets

real estate

collective term for land and buildings

Also:

possessions

things that are owned

📝 In Action

Mi tío invirtió en varias propiedades cerca de la costa.

My uncle invested in several properties near the coast.

La venta de propiedades ha subido mucho este año.

The sale of real estate has gone up a lot this year.

Necesitamos declarar todas nuestras propiedades al banco.

We need to declare all our assets to the bank.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bienes (assets)
inmuebles (real estate)

Common Collocations

agencia de propiedades – real estate agency
impuesto sobre propiedades – property tax

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine Plural

Remember that 'propiedades' is always used with feminine words like 'las' or 'estas': 'Las propiedades son caras'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Propiedad' and 'Propio'

Mistake: "Using 'propiedades' when you mean the adjective 'propio' (own)."

Correction: Propiedades are things you own (nouns); 'propio' describes something: 'Mi propia casa' (My own house).

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Real Estate

This word is the standard way to refer to houses, apartments, and land ownership in a business or legal context.

A bright red, perfectly round apple sitting next to a small, fluffy white cotton ball, visually contrasting their characteristics like color, shape, and texture.

Another meaning of 'propiedades' refers to the characteristics or qualities of an object, such as its color or texture.

propiedades(noun)

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characteristics

qualities of an object or substance

attributes

inherent features

Also:

qualities

general features

📝 In Action

Los científicos estudian las propiedades químicas de este nuevo material.

Scientists are studying the chemical properties of this new material.

Esta fruta tiene propiedades medicinales muy beneficiosas.

This fruit has very beneficial medicinal properties.

Una de sus propiedades principales es su resistencia al calor.

One of its main characteristics is its resistance to heat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

cualidades (qualities)
atributos (attributes)

Common Collocations

propiedades físicas – physical properties
propiedades curativas – healing properties

💡 Grammar Points

Describing Objects

Use 'propiedades' when talking about the inherent features of a substance, like 'elasticidad' (elasticity) or 'densidad' (density).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Propiedades' for Personality

Mistake: "Using 'propiedades' to describe a person's character (e.g., 'Sus propiedades son buenas')."

Correction: For people, use 'cualidades' (qualities) or 'rasgos' (traits) instead of 'propiedades'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Technical Context

This meaning is most often found in technical, scientific, or academic writing, describing how things naturally behave.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: propiedades

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'propiedades' in the sense of 'characteristics' or 'qualities'?

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Word Family

propiedad(property (singular)) - noun

propio(own / proper) - adjective

propietario(owner / landlord) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'propiedades' only used for real estate, or can it be used for personal items?

While it is most commonly associated with real estate (houses, land), it can also refer generally to all of a person's assets or possessions, especially in legal or financial contexts. For small, everyday items, people often use 'pertenencias' or 'cosas'.

How do I know if 'propiedades' means 'assets' or 'qualities'?

Look at the context! If the surrounding words are 'comprar' (to buy), 'vender' (to sell), or 'impuestos' (taxes), it means assets. If the surrounding words are 'químicas' (chemical), 'físicas' (physical), or 'curativas' (healing), it means qualities.