La propiedad
Example: La propiedad del terreno está en disputa entre vecinos.
Definition
"La propiedad" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, such as land or goods. It indicates possession and control over an asset, allowing the owner to use, manage, or transfer it. For example, "La propiedad del terreno está en disputa entre vecinos" means the ownership of the land is under dispute among neighbors.
Etymology
The word "la propiedad" comes from the Latin 'proprietas,' which means ownership or something belonging to someone. It evolved through Old Spanish, retaining the core meaning of possession and rights over something. Did you know that the concept of "propiedad" has been central to legal systems since Roman times, highlighting the importance of property rights?
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"La propiedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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