Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈdwe.ɲo/

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Translation

owner

Word origin

From Latin dominus ('master, lord, owner'). The same root gives English dominate, dominion and the title Don.

Origin
Latin
Root
dominus
English cognates
dominate, dominion, dominant

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraldueños

Examples

.

The owner of the house lives in another city.

.

I spoke with the shop owner about the price.

.

The owners of the business decided to sell the house.

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Who is the owner of this car?

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The dog is looking for its owner all along the street.

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This word is part of lesson 24.