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propiedad

/pɾo.piˈðað/
noun★Intermediate— property
general

A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.

Tiene varias propiedades en la ciudad.

He owns several properties in the city.

💡

In Spanish, 'propiedad' can refer to both tangible and intangible possessions.

⚖️Law
legal

The quality or state of belonging to someone; ownership.

La propiedad intelectual protege las creaciones originales.

Intellectual property protects original creations.

💡

In legal contexts, 'propiedad' often refers to ownership rights.

Collocations

propiedad privadaprivate propertypropiedad intelectualintellectual propertyderecho de propiedadright of ownership

Synonyms

bienposesiónbienes

Antonyms

préstamoalquiler

Related Phrases

propiedad horizontalphrase
condominium ownership
propiedad raízphrase
real estate

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'propiedad' often refers to ownership rights, not just physical possessions.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'propiedad' in formal contexts; in casual speech, 'bien' or 'cosas' may be more natural.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'proprietas', meaning 'one's own, special character'.

📝Usage Notes

'Propiedad' is a formal term often used in legal and business contexts. In everyday speech, 'bien' or 'posesión' may be more common.

Word Breakdown

propio
own
root
+
-dad
quality or state of
suffix
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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