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    Propios (en. Own)

    /pɾo.pjos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Referring to what belongs to someone.
    Own talents are essential for success.
    Los talentos propios son imprescindibles para el éxito.
    That is characteristic of someone or something.
    Everyone must find their own style.
    Cada uno debe encontrar su estilo propio.
    That is not foreign or strange.
    It is his own opinion, not that of others.
    Es su propia opinión, no la de otros.

    Etymology

    from the Latin 'proprius', meaning 'belonging to oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with one's own eyes
    to see something personally.
    con sus propios ojos
    in one's own way
    in the way that seems most appropriate to them.
    a su propia manera
    to be the master of one's own actions
    to take responsibility for one's actions.
    ser dueño de sus propios actos

    Related Words

    property
    Quality of being one's own or belonging.
    propiedad
    own
    Belonging to oneself; attached to the person.
    propio
    to appropriate
    To make something foreign or strange one's own.
    apropiar

    Slang Meanings

    To have something that is particularly impressive.
    That car is very cool, I want it!
    Ese coche es muy propio, ¡lo quiero!
    To take responsibility for one's decisions.
    You have to be true to yourself in your choices.
    Tienes que ser propio en tus elecciones.