Dueña (en. Owner)

/ˈdweɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Owner of a house or a business.
The owner of the restaurant served us very kindly.
La dueña del restaurante nos atendió muy amablemente.
Woman who has authority or control over others.
She is the owner of the local football team.
Ella es la dueña del equipo de fútbol local.
Refers to a woman who has a commanding or leadership role.
As the owner of the project, she made important decisions.
Como dueña del proyecto, tomó decisiones importantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'domina', meaning 'lady' or 'owner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

owner of the situation
Person who has control or dominance in a specific circumstance.
dueña de la situación
the owner of the place
Woman who has control or is the boss in a certain environment.
la dueña del lugar
to have someone as an owner
When someone has significant control over another person in a relationship.
tener a alguien como dueña

Related Words

owner (male)
Man who owns or has control over something.
dueño
dominance
Power that someone has over something or someone.
dominio
property
Property that legally belongs to a person.
propiedad

Slang Meanings

Woman who manages everything in a relationship.
She is the owner of the relationship, he simply follows her orders.
Ella es la dueña de la relación, él solo sigue sus órdenes.
Person who controls a group or a situation.
In the office, she is the owner and everyone knows it.
En la oficina, ella es la dueña y todos lo saben.