La propiedad
Example: La propiedad del terreno está registrada a su nombre.
Definition
"La propiedad" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, especially land or possessions. It indicates the state of having control or possession over an asset, as in the example phrase, where the ownership of the land is officially recorded in someone's name.
Etymology
The word "la propiedad" comes from the Latin word 'proprietas,' which means ownership or a particular quality of something. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote legal ownership or possession, especially regarding land or goods. Did you know that the root relates to 'proper,' emphasizing something rightly belonging to a person?
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"La propiedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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