What is the Spanish word for "possessive"?

Learn how to say "possessive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

possessive

Spanish

posesivo

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Alternative translations of "possessive"

propietario
posesión

Examples of how to use "possessive" in Spanish

English
He is very possessive of his toys.
Spanish
Él es muy posesivo con sus juguetes.
English
Her tone became possessive during the argument.
Spanish
Su tono se volvió posesivo durante la discusión.
English
He gave a possessive smile and hugged her.
Spanish
Él sonrió de manera posesiva y la abrazó.
English
The possessive cat followed me everywhere today.
Spanish
El gato posesivo me siguió a todas partes hoy.
English
Don't be so possessive with your toys.
Spanish
No seas tan posesivo con tus juguetes.

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