dueños

Dueños is the plural form of dueño, a Spanish noun that denotes a person who owns something. The term is used for the owner or proprietor of property, a business, land, animals, or other goods. It is common in everyday speech and in legal, economic, and administrative contexts.

Gender and related forms: The singular masculine form is dueño; the singular feminine form is dueña. The plural masculine form is dueños, and the plural feminine form is dueñas. When referring to a group of people with mixed genders, the masculine plural dueños is typically used.

Usage and distinctions: Dueño emphasizes ownership and control over an object or asset. It is closely related to, but not always identical with, propietario, a term often used in formal or legal contexts to denote the holder of the title to property. A related concept is poseedor, a possessor who holds or occupies a thing without necessarily owning the title. In many contexts, dueños and propietarios are interchangeable, but dueños can carry a more everyday or practical connotation.

Legal and practical aspects: In civil and property law, the propietario or dueñ o holds the title and the right to use, enjoy, and dispose of the property, subject to duties and obligations such as maintenance, taxes, and compliance with regulations. The relationship between dueños and other parties (like arrendatarios or tenants) is defined by contracts and local laws.

Etymology: The word originates from the Spanish concept of master or owner, with roots linked to Latin terms for ownership and control. Example: “Los dueños de la empresa anunciaron un nuevo plan.”