Dueño (en. Owner)

/'dwe.ɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has ownership or possession of something.
The owner of the house is selling it.
El dueño de la casa la está vendiendo.
A person who exercises authority or control over something or someone.
The owner of the restaurant decided to close early.
El dueño del restaurante decidió cerrar temprano.
In a figurative sense, it refers to someone with great power or influence.
He is considered the owner of the business in the region.
Es considerado el dueño del negocio en la región.

Etymology

From Latin 'dominĭus', which means 'lord' or 'master'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

homeowner
A person who owns and resides in a home.
dueño de casa
to be the owner of
To have control or authority over something.
ser el dueño de

Related Words

dominant
One who has dominance or control over something.
dominante
possession
The action of owning or having something as property.
posesión
employer
A person who employs others.
patrón

Slang Meanings

Master of the situation
In the end, he is always the master of the situation in the group.
Al final, él siempre es el dueño de la situación en el grupo.
Owner of a business
She became the owner of a successful business.
Ella se convirtió en la dueña de un negocio exitoso.