propiedad
/pɾopjeˈdad/feminine
Property in Spanish, meaning something you own, is propiedad. If unsure, use propiedad. Wiktionary also lists inmueble and bien.
Meaning: something owned (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| propiedad | /pɾopjeˈdad/ | feminine |
| inmueble | /imˈmweble/ | masculine |
| bien | /ˈbjen/ | masculine |
propiedad covers physical ownership, such as a piece of land and also an abstract quality, such as a property of a substance. For a plot of land, Spanish also uses terreno.
Which one should you use?
inmueble is used for real estate, property that cannot be moved such as buildings or land. bien is used in legal or economic contexts for an asset, often in the plural as los bienes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, inmueble and finca can be used when talking about real estate.
How does it change in a sentence?
propiedad is feminine and its plural is propiedades. inmueble and bien are masculine, with the plurals los inmuebles and los bienes.
How do you pronounce it?
propiedad is pronounced /pɾopjeˈdad/, with the stress on the last syllable.
Did you know?
- Spanish distinguishes between 'movable' and 'immovable' property using muebles and inmuebles, whereas English typically uses 'personal property' and 'real estate'.
- The word bien is a linguistic relative of the English word 'bonus'. Both descend from the Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'.
- In Spain, the word finca is commonly used for real estate, but it specifically refers to a rural estate or a country plot of land.
Examples in context
- Fuera de mi propiedad.Get off my property.Fuera de mi propiedad means get off my property.Tatoeba #4395524 by pchamorro, translation #3390666 by CK
- La propiedad es un robo.Property is theft.La propiedad es un robo is the famous saying property is theft.Tatoeba #5069334 by ecorralest101, translation #5069177 by shekitten
- Ellos perdieron su propiedad.They lost their property.perdieron su propiedad means they lost their property.Tatoeba #1387619 by marcelostockle, translation #802169 by Source_VOA
- El edificio es su propiedad.The building is their property.
- Compró una propiedad en el centro de la ciudad.He/she bought a property in the city center.
- La propiedad fue heredada.The property was inherited.
- Esta casa es suya.This house is theirs.
- Compramos un terreno en las afueras de la ciudad.We bought a property on the outskirts of the city.
- Vendo mi terreno.I'm selling my property.
- El terreno es amplio y con hermosas vistas.The property is spacious with beautiful views.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a real estate investment.
- JavierEsa propiedad es muy valiosa.That property is very valuable.
- LucíaSí, es una excelente inversión.Yes, it is an excellent investment.
- Javier¿Quieres comprar la propiedad?Do you want to buy the property?
- LucíaLo voy a pensar.I am going to think about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “property” translations and entries propiedad, inmueble, bien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, inmueble, propiedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
