la posesión
-the possession
See the entry for posesión.

posesión

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the senses shown in 2), 3), and 4).
la posesión(
poh
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seh
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syohn
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. possession
La posesión de marihuana es legal en algunos países.The possession of marijuana is legal in some countries.
a. possession
Estas posesiones pasaron a mis manos después de la muerte de mi esposo.These possessions became mine after my husband's death.
a. possession
En su pasado colonial, Gran Bretaña tuvo muchas posesiones por todo el mundo.In its colonial past, Great Britain had many possessions around the world.
a. property
El terrateniente vendió todas sus posesiones porque necesitaba el dinero.The landowner sold all his properties because he needed the money.
b. land
Algunos agricultores creen que tener posesiones es una apuesta segura.Some farmers believe that owning land is a safe bet.
c. estate
Las posesiones que mi tío tenía están hoy plenamente dedicadas a las viñas.My uncle's old estates are all now entirely devoted to vineyards.
a. possession
Muchas culturas tienen rituales especiales para tratar casos de posesión por espíritus malignos.Many cultures have special rituals for dealing with possession by an evil spirit.
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