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    Poseían (en. Possessed)

    /po.seˈjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Past tense of the verb to possess, which means to have something in ownership.
    They possessed lands that they inherited from their parents.
    Ellos poseían tierras que heredaron de sus padres.
    Indicates the existence of an attribute or quality in someone.
    She possessed great wisdom in the subject.
    Ella poseía una gran sabiduría en la materia.
    To have an object or material good.
    The museum possessed valuable works of art.
    El museo poseía valiosas obras de arte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'possidere', which means 'to have in one's power'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to possess a secret
    To have knowledge of something that is not shared.
    poseer un secreto
    to possess a skill
    To have the ability or talent to perform something.
    poseer una habilidad
    to possess rights
    To have authority or privilege over something.
    poseer derechos

    Related Words

    to possess
    To have something in ownership.
    poseer
    possession
    The act of having or holding something.
    posesión
    possessor
    That has the possession of a good.
    posesionario

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of control over a situation.
    At that party, he completely owned the situation.
    En esa fiesta, él poseía la situación completamente.
    To be the owner of something valuable.
    She had the latest model of phone and everyone envied it.
    Ella poseía el último modelo de teléfono y todos lo envidiaban.