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Is the word for "pet owner" the same as any owner?

Is the word for "pet owner" the same as any owner?

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Basically, can I say dueño for pet owner? I know it is for buildings and such, so it doesn't really make sense to me.

Thanks!

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updated Dec 6, 2012
posted by muesugi

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Hay que especificar que son dueños de mascotas. Dueño del perro. Dueño del gato. Dueño por sí solo no deja claro de qué propiedad uno es dueño.

updated Dec 6, 2012
posted by francobollo
¡Gracias! - muesugi, Dec 6, 2012
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"Propietario de mascota" is another option, but this and "dueño" both sound very legal and like someone who treats their pet like a material possesion.

It´s a little old fashion but I would say "soy el amo de mi mascota" ("I am my pet´s master") .

updated Dec 6, 2012
posted by 005faa61