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How to Say "ownership" in Spanish

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posesión

nounA2legal, general
Use 'posesión' when referring to the legal right of holding or controlling a physical object or territory, often implying actual physical control.

Examples

La posesión de esa tierra ha sido disputada por años.

The possession of that land has been disputed for years.

propiedad

proh-pee-eh-DAHD/pɾo.pjeˈðað/

nounA2legal, general
Use 'propiedad' when referring to the right of owning something, especially real estate or intellectual property, emphasizing legal title and ownership.
A simple red house with a chimney sitting on a green grassy hill, symbolizing real estate ownership.

Examples

Quiero comprar una propiedad pequeña cerca del mar.

I want to buy a small property near the sea.

Esa es nuestra propiedad; la compramos el año pasado.

That is our property; we bought it last year.

Necesitamos los documentos que confirmen la propiedad del coche.

We need the documents that confirm ownership of the car.

Gender Check

Even though it ends in '-d', 'propiedad' is always a feminine word, so use 'la propiedad' or 'una propiedad'.

Posesión vs. Propiedad

Learners often confuse 'posesión' and 'propiedad'. Remember that 'posesión' focuses on the act of possessing or holding something, while 'propiedad' emphasizes the legal right of ownership and title.

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