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    Posea (en. Possess)

    /po'sea/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Third person singular of the present subjunctive of the verb to possess.
    It is important that she has the necessary documents.
    Es importante que ella posea los documentos necesarios.
    Expresses a desire or need to have something.
    I hope that my friend has more confidence in himself.
    Espero que mi amigo posea más confianza en sí mismo.
    Used to express a hypothetical condition.
    If he has more time, he could help me.
    Si él posea más tiempo, podría ayudarme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'possidēre', which means to have or to control.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whatever one possesses
    It refers to having in possession everything one can.
    posea lo que posea
    whoever possesses, to possess
    It refers to someone who has the right or ability to have something.
    quien posea poseer

    Related Words

    to possess
    To have something in ownership.
    poseer
    possession
    State of having something.
    posesión
    possessor
    Person who owns something.
    poseedor

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression of having something with pride.
    That person always talks as if they own the world.
    Esa persona siempre habla como si posea el mundo.
    Used to refer to someone who feels they have power or control over something.
    He acts as if he possesses absolute truth.
    Él actúa como si posea la verdad absoluta.