Posee (en. Possesses)

/poˈse.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To have something in ownership.
English: He possesses a house on the beach.
Él posee una casa en la playa.
English: To have a quality or characteristic.
English: She possesses great intelligence.
Ella posee una gran inteligencia.
English: To master an art or skill.
English: The musician possesses exceptional talent.
El músico posee un talento excepcional.

Etymology

English: From the Latin 'possessio', meaning 'to have' or 'to possess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to possess something
English: To have something in possession.
poseer algo
English: to possess the truth
English: To have knowledge of what is true.
poseer la verdad
English: to possess a talent
English: To have a special skill.
poseer un talento

Related Words

English: possession
English: The act of possessing something.
posesión
English: possessor
English: The person who has something.
poseedor
English: arrangement
English: The action of arranging or managing something.
disposición

Slang Meanings

English: To have control over a situation.
English: She possesses the whole situation in her hands.
Ella posee toda la situación en sus manos.
English: To have deep knowledge.
English: He possesses the secrets of the trade.
Él posee los secretos del oficio.