Bienes (en. Estate)
/ˈbjenes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Anything that can be owned or used.
Material goods are important for the economy.
Los bienes materiales son importantes para la economía.
Economic resources that are owned by a person or entity.
The company declared its assets in the annual report.
La empresa declaró sus bienes en el informe anual.
Real estate refers to immovable properties that can be bought or sold.
Buying real estate is a good investment.
Comprar bienes raíces es una buena inversión.
Intangible goods are assets that do not have a physical form.
Copyrights are considered intangible goods.
Los derechos de autor son considerados bienes intangibles.
Etymology
From Latin 'bona', which means 'goods', 'good things'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
consumer goods
Articles that are purchased by consumers for personal use.
bienes de consumo
real estate
Real estate properties, such as land and buildings.
bienes raíces
movable property
Objects that can be easily moved, such as furniture or vehicles.
bienes muebles
Related Words
movable property
Objects that can be moved from one place to another.
bienes muebles
heritage
Set of assets, rights, and obligations owned by a person or entity.
patrimonio
asset
Good or right that has economic value and can generate benefits.
activo
Slang Meanings
Colloquial term for referring to high-value properties.
That car is a luxury good.
Ese coche es un bien de lujo.
Used in informal phrases to refer to material possessions.
I don't have many assets, but I'm happy.
No tengo muchos bienes, pero estoy feliz.