No. 9,331 in Spanish
adueñó
"Adueñó" means "took possession" or "seized control."
In a sentence
El temor se adueñó de la multitud.
Fear took over the crowd.
Here, 'adueñó' means that fear took control or possession over the emotions of the crowd, illustrating a metaphorical use of acquiring dominance.
Ella se adueñó de la casa tras la disputa legal.
She took ownership of the house after the legal dispute.
In this sentence, 'adueñó' refers to taking physical possession or legal ownership of the house, which is a literal use of the term.
La tecnología se adueñó de nuestras vidas.
Technology has taken over our lives.
The usage of 'adueñó' here symbolizes technological dominance or significant influence on our daily lives, demonstrating a figurative application.
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