🇪🇸 How to say

“own” in Spanish

propio
Illustration of "own" in a Spanish cultural setting
A woman smiles proudly as she unlocks the door to her own apartment, holding grocery bags filled with her favorite foods.

Usage note

Use 'propio' to emphasize ownership or something belonging specifically to you, often placed after the possessive pronoun for clarity.

Examples

  • Es mi propio coche.

    It's my own car.

  • Hago mi propio desayuno.

    I make my own breakfast.

  • Tiene su propio cuarto.

    He has his own room.

Quick check

What does "propio" mean?

  • A. own
  • B. right (direction)
  • C. important
  • D. great

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