Dueña (en. Owner)

/dweˈɲa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition_text: Woman who has authority or power over something.
Example_sentence: She is the owner of the house.
Ella es la dueña de la casa.
Definition_text: Woman who owns a business.
Example_sentence: The owner of the café opened a new branch.
La dueña del café abrió una nueva sucursal.
Definition_text: Person responsible for something that involves care or management.
Example_sentence: The owner of the cat is very affectionate.
La dueña del gato es muy cariñosa.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'domina', which means 'lady' or 'owner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to be the owner of
Meaning: to have control or authority over something.
ser la dueña de
Phrase: housewife
Meaning: woman who manages her household.
dueña de casa
Phrase: owner and mistress
Meaning: expression that indicates absolute control over something.
dueña y señora

Related Words

Related_word: owner (male)
Description: Man who owns a property or has authority.
dueño
Related_word: dominion
Description: Control or authority over something.
dominio
Related_word: property
Description: Belonging of something to a person.
propiedad

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Referring to a woman with power or influence.
Example: She is the owner of the situation.
Ella es la dueña de la situación.
Meaning: Used in a derogatory tone to indicate excessive control.
Example: Don't be so controlling, relax a little.
No seas tan dueña, relájate un poco.