Propia (en. Own)

/ˈpɾo.pja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Which belongs to the same person.
This is my own space.
Este es mi espacio propio.
Related to a specific person.
Everyone should find their own place.
Cada uno debe encontrar su lugar propio.
Which shows specific characteristics of a person.
His opinion has its own value.
Su opinión tiene un valor propio.

Etymology

From Latin 'propĭus', which means 'yours' or 'that is own.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have one's own opinion
To form and express a personal judgment about something.
tener su propia opinión
to own what is one's own
To be responsible and have control over what belongs to oneself.
ser dueño de lo propio
in one's own skin
To experience something from a personal perspective.
en su propia piel

Related Words

property
Something that belongs to someone or that is someone's.
propiedad
owner
A person who has ownership of something.
propietario
propriety
Quality of being one's own.
propriedad

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to something that is exclusive or particular to someone.
That style is very characteristic of her.
Ese estilo es muy propio de ella.
It is said of something that belongs to a person in an intimate or personal way.
That idea is very typical of her way of thinking.
Esa idea es muy propia de su forma de pensar.