Propietario (en. Owner)

/pɾo.βje.ˈta.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who owns an asset, right, or property.
The owner of the house decided to sell it.
El propietario de la casa decidió venderla.
Owner of a company or business.
The owner of the store personally attended to the customers.
El propietario de la tienda atendía a los clientes personalmente.
Person who is listed as the owner in a legal document.
The owner of the land must pay taxes.
El propietario del terreno debe pagar impuestos.

Etymology

From Latin 'proprietarius', which means 'owner' or 'proprietor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sole owner
Person who does not share ownership with anyone else.
propietario único
owner and tenant
Role between the owner and the renter of a property.
propietario y arrendatario
owner's rights
Set of rights that a person has over a property.
derechos del propietario

Related Words

property
Asset that belongs to someone.
propiedad
tenant
Person who rents a property.
arrendatario
manager
Person who manages or directs someone else's asset.
administrador

Slang Meanings

Owner of a bar or dive.
The 'propi' of the bar is very well-known in the area.
El 'propi' del bar es muy conocido en la zona.
Person who has control over a place.
That party is the 'owner's', so it is done according to their wishes.
Esa fiesta es del 'propietario', así que se hace su voluntad.