propiedades
“propiedades” means “properties” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
properties, real estate
Also: possessions
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Mi tío invirtió en varias propiedades cerca de la costa.
B1My uncle invested in several properties near the coast.
La venta de propiedades ha subido mucho este año.
B2The sale of real estate has gone up a lot this year.
Necesitamos declarar todas nuestras propiedades al banco.
B2We need to declare all our assets to the bank.
characteristics, attributes
Also: qualities
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Los científicos estudian las propiedades químicas de este nuevo material.
B2Scientists are studying the chemical properties of this new material.
Esta fruta tiene propiedades medicinales muy beneficiosas.
C1This fruit has very beneficial medicinal properties.
Una de sus propiedades principales es su resistencia al calor.
B2One of its main characteristics is its resistance to heat.
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Words that translate to "propiedades" in Spanish:
attributes→characteristics→possessions→properties→qualities→real estate→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: propiedades
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'propiedades' in the sense of 'characteristics' or 'qualities'?
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Comes from the Latin word *proprietas*, meaning 'ownership' or 'the quality of being proper to a thing.' This explains why it refers both to things you own (like a house) and the essential characteristics of an object.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.