Poseedor (en. Holder)

/poseeˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who possesses something, whether it is a material good or a right.
The possessor of the property must pay the corresponding taxes.
El poseedor de la propiedad debe pagar los impuestos correspondientes.
A person who has particular qualities or characteristics.
She is the possessor of exceptional talent for music.
Ella es la poseedora de un talento excepcional para la música.
In law, someone who has the thing held, regardless of the title of ownership.
The possessor of the estate has rights over it, even if they are not the owner.
El poseedor de la finca tiene derechos sobre ella, aunque no sea el propietario.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'poseer', which comes from the Latin 'possidere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

holder of rights
A person who has rights over something specific.
poseedor de derechos
holder of a secret
An individual who keeps a secret or confidential information.
poseedor de un secreto
holder of the truth
That person who holds the truth about a matter.
poseedor de la verdad

Related Words

possession
State of possessing something.
posesión
to possess
To have something in ownership.
poseer
possessive
One who tends to possess or express possession.
posesivo

Slang Meanings

A person who boasts of having many things.
That guy is a possessor; he always talks about what he has.
Ese tipo es un poseedor, siempre habla de lo que tiene.
Someone with many properties.
The new neighbor is a real possessor; he has several houses in the city.
El nuevo vecino es un verdadero poseedor, tiene varias casas en la ciudad.