Poseemos (en. Own)

/po.se.e.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate that one has something in their possession.
We possess an electric car.
Nosotros poseemos un coche eléctrico.
To refer to something that is owned in terms of knowledge or skills.
In this company, we possess great experience in marketing.
En esta empresa, poseemos una gran experiencia en marketing.
To assert that one has certain rights over something.
She possesses rights over the property.
Ella poseemos derechos sobre la propiedad.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin verb 'possidere', which means 'to have' or 'to possess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to own a property
To have ownership of real estate.
poseer un inmueble
to possess a skill
To have the ability or knowledge to do something.
poseer una habilidad
to possess a secret
To have information that is not known by others.
poseer un secreto

Related Words

possession
State of having something in ownership.
posesión
possessor
One who possesses something.
poseedor
possessive
That expresses possession.
posesivo

Slang Meanings

To have a style or appearance that stands out.
He really possesses a good attitude at the party.
Él realmente poseemos buena actitud en la fiesta.
To gain or acquire something quickly.
We just possess the best venue in the neighborhood.
Acabamos de poseemos el mejor local del barrio.