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propietario

pro-pyeh-TAHR-ee-oh/pɾopjetaˈɾjo/

owner, proprietor

Also: landlord
NounmA2
Mexico
A smiling cartoon person standing proudly in front of a small, brightly colored house, holding up a large, shiny key, symbolizing ownership.

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El propietario del coche nuevo vive en el tercer piso.

A2

The owner of the new car lives on the third floor.

Necesitas hablar con el propietario del restaurante sobre la reserva.

B1

You need to speak with the proprietor of the restaurant about the reservation.

Los inquilinos se quejaron al propietario por el ruido.

B2

The tenants complained to the landlord about the noise.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dueño (owner (more common in casual speech))
  • amo (master/owner (often of pets or land))

Antonyms

  • inquilino (tenant)
  • arrendatario (lessee/renter)

Common Collocations

  • propietario de la vivienda – homeowner
  • propietario único – sole owner

proprietary

Also: owning
AdjectivemB2formal
A golden crown resting on a red velvet pillow, completely surrounded and protected by a sturdy black iron fence with a closed gate, illustrating exclusive ownership or proprietary nature.

📝 In Action

La empresa propietaria de la marca decidió retirarla del mercado.

B2

The owning company of the brand decided to withdraw it from the market.

Debemos respetar los derechos propietarios de este software.

C1

We must respect the proprietary rights of this software.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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Words that translate to "propietario" in Spanish:

landlord→owner→owning→proprietary→proprietor→

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Quick Quiz: propietario

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'owner'?

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Comes from the Latin word *proprietarius*, which means 'pertaining to an owner.' It is ultimately derived from *proprius*, meaning 'one's own' or 'belonging to a specific person.'

First recorded: 14th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: proprietárioItalian: proprietario

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'propietario' and 'dueño'?

'Propietario' is the formal, often legal, term for an owner, used widely for real estate, contracts, and business titles. 'Dueño' is the common, everyday word for 'owner' and is used in almost all casual contexts.

Can 'propietario' be used for pet owners?

Yes, but it is much more common to use 'dueño' or 'amo' (master) when referring to the owner of a pet or animal.