Dueño (en. Owner)

/'dwe.ɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has ownership of something, especially real estate.
The owner of the restaurant is very kind.
El dueño del restaurante es muy amable.
A person who is responsible for or has control of a situation.
As the owner of the company, he makes the final decisions.
Como dueño de la empresa, toma las decisiones finales.
A person who owns a pet.
The dog's owner takes him for a walk every day.
El dueño del perro lo lleva a pasear todos los días.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dominīus', which means 'lord' or 'owner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Homeowner
A person who owns a house.
dueño de casa
Master of his destiny
A person who makes the decisions of their life.
dueño de su destino
Boss and lord
An expression that indicates someone has total control over something.
dueño y señor

Related Words

Property
Right over an asset.
propiedad
Possession
Tenure of something.
posesión
Boss
A person who has employees under their supervision.
patrón

Slang Meanings

Owner as a leader in a social context.
At the party, he is the life of the fun.
En la fiesta, él es el dueño de la diversión.
Owner in reference to someone who controls a situation.
She is the one in charge of the game in the competition.
Ella es la dueña del juego en la competencia.