propias

Propias is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective propio, used to express that something belongs to the subject or is an inherent or characteristic feature of it. It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, as in ideas propias, normas propias, or casa propia. The masculine plural form is propios, and the other forms are propio (masculine singular) and propia (feminine singular).

Etymology and related terms: Propio comes from Latin proprius, meaning “belonging to oneself” or “appropriate.” It shares cognates across Romance languages, such as Portuguese própria, French propre, and Italian proprio.

Usage: Propias can function as a determiner before the noun, signaling possession or affiliation with the subject, for example, sus propias ideas or una casa propia. It can also appear after the noun in phrases describing intrinsic or characteristic qualities, such as normas propias de la empresa or ideas propias de la autora. The term contrasts with ajenas or ajenos, which denote belongings of others.

See also: propio, propia, propios, ajeno, propiedad.