Dueños (en. Owners)

/ˈdweɲos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Owners or holders of an asset.
The owners of the building plan to renovate it.
Los dueños del edificio tienen planes de renovarlo.
A person who exercises authority over something.
The owners of the business decided to close early.
Los dueños del negocio decidieron cerrar temprano.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'dominus', which means 'lord' or 'owner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

homeowners
People who are owners of a house.
dueños de casa
masters of the situation
People who have control over a situation.
dueños de la situación
to own something
To have ownership of an asset.
ser dueño de algo

Related Words

owner
A person who owns something.
dueño
owner (feminine)
Feminine form of owner.
dueña
boss
A person who employs others, owner of a business.
patrón

Slang Meanings

Goblin
That place belongs to the goblins; they are the owners of the atmosphere.
Ese lugar es de los duendes, son los dueños del ambiente.
Duenish
He is a duenish of the group; he always has the last word.
Es un duenish del grupo, siempre tiene la última palabra.