Translation of Spanish word "propio" to English
propio
/ˈpɾo.pjo/
Meaning
AdjectiveBelonging to; possessed; acquired and designated by; proper to; property of; titled to; held in one's name; under/using the name of. Often marks a possessive determiner as reflexive, referring back to the subject of the clause or sentence.
How to use
Propio ('own / proper / characteristic') is an adjective (propio, propia, propios, propias). Nombre propio — Proper noun.
🇬🇧 English
own
Example
Tengo mi propio coche.
I have my own car.
Es su propia idea.
It is his own idea.
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Common phrases
- por cuenta propia— on one's own / self-employed
- amor propio— self-esteem / pride
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What does the Spanish word "propio" mean?▼
The Spanish word "propio" means "own" in English.
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