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    Propias (en. Own)

    /pro'pjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to something that belongs to a particular person or thing.
    Everyone must take responsibility for their own actions.
    Cada uno debe hacerse responsable de sus acciones propias.
    That is characteristic or distinctive of a person.
    Those skills are typical of an expert in the field.
    Esas habilidades son propias de un experto en la materia.
    That is done or expressed in one's own name.
    The author signed with their own name in the book.
    El autor firmó con su nombre propio en el libro.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'proprius', which means 'belonging to oneself.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    personal decisions
    The decisions a person makes based on their own judgment.
    decisiones propias
    personal interests
    The interests that a person has in relation to themselves.
    intereses propios
    personal values
    The principles and beliefs that a person considers important.
    valores propios

    Related Words

    property
    A thing that belongs to someone.
    propiedad
    propriety
    A concept related to what is specific to a person.
    propriedad

    Slang Meanings

    Authentic
    That style is very much his own.
    Ese estilo es bien propio de él.
    Characteristics
    That attitude is very characteristic of her personality.
    Esa actitud es muy propia de su carácter.