How to Say "owners" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “owners” is “dueños” — use 'dueños' when referring to people who legally possess or are in charge of a business, property, or any object..
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dueños
nounA2general
Use 'dueños' when referring to people who legally possess or are in charge of a business, property, or any object.
Examples
Los dueños de la panadería abren a las seis de la mañana.
The owners of the bakery open at six in the morning.
amos
/AH-mohs//ˈamos/
nounB1specific
Use 'amos' when referring to the master or owner of a pet, or in older contexts implying a master-servant relationship.
Examples
Los perros siempre se alegran de ver a sus amos.
Dogs are always happy to see their owners.
Ellos son los amos del negocio.
They are the masters of the business.
Using the Plural Form
'Amos' is the plural of 'amo'. Use it to refer to a group of men or a mixed group of men and women who own something.
Don't confuse with 'to love'
Mistake: “Using 'amos' to mean 'we love'.”
Correction: Say 'amamos' for 'we love'. 'Amos' only means owners or masters.
Choosing Between 'Dueños' and 'Amos'
Learners often use 'amos' when 'dueños' would be more appropriate. Remember that 'dueños' is the standard, everyday term for owners of businesses or property. Reserve 'amos' for specific contexts like pet owners or when emphasizing a hierarchical relationship.
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