What does bienes in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word bienes in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bienes in Spanish.

The word bienes in Spanish means assets, properly, well, OK, sure, yes, well, nice and hot, good and hot, own good, property, of means, good, allodium, April showers bring May flowers, embargo on property in litigation, property of others, common goods, community property, capital assets, consumer goods, basic consumer goods, public property, trust assets, estate, wealth, marital property, real estate, communal assets, personal property, paraphernal property, assets, personal property, public property, personal assets, public property, real estate, inherited property, tangible assets, goods and services, joint ownership, statement of assets, declaration of assets, division of assets, disposal of property, sell property, expropriation of property, sales tax, confiscation of property, seizure of property, devise of realty, devise of real estate, legacy of property, liquidation of assets, apportionment of property, distribution of assets, separation of ownership, community property. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word bienes

assets

nombre masculino plural (patrimonio) (private, financial)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Entre los bienes del ministro se encuentran dos casas en la playa.
Among the minister's personal assets there are two beach houses.

properly, well

adverbio (adecuadamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El ordenador no funciona bien; hay que llevarlo a reparar.
The computer's not working properly -- we'll have to take it to be fixed.

OK, sure, yes

adverbio (bueno, de acuerdo) (assent)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
¿Nos vemos mañana para comer? —Bien.
Shall we see each other for lunch tomorrow? -OK. (or: Sure.)

well

adverbio (sano)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi tío no se encuentra bien, su salud es delicada.
My uncle's not well, he's in delicate health.

nice and hot, good and hot

adverbio (muy)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Hace mucho frío, ¿me puedes preparar un chocolate bien caliente?
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. It's cold outside, and I'd love a cup of tea that's nice and hot.

own good

nombre masculino (bienestar, beneficio, provecho) (expression)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cuando veo que cometes un error, te regaño por tu bien.
When I see you making a mistake, I scold you for your own good.

property

nombre masculino (posesión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cuando murió, sus hijos y nietos se repartieron sus bienes.
When he died, his children and grandchildren split his property.

of means

adjetivo (de buena posición social)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La gente bien se va de vacaciones a lugares exóticos y caros.
People of means take holidays in exotic, expensive locations.

good

nombre masculino (valor moral: bueno, correcto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cuando un hombre se debate entre el bien y el mal, siempre debería elegir el bien.
When a man has to choose between good and evil, he should always choose good.

allodium

nombre masculino (anticuado (der: herencia, patrimonio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

April showers bring May flowers

expresión (buenos presagios)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

embargo on property in litigation

locución nominal masculina (derecho: medida cautelar) (real estate)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

property of others

locución nominal masculina plural (de otra persona)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Apropiarse de bienes ajenos es un robo.

common goods

locución nominal masculina plural (colectivos)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Los bienes comunes no pertenecen a nadie en especial.
Common goods do not belong to anyone in particular.

community property

locución nominal masculina plural (gananciales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los bienes conyugales son propiedad de los dos esposos.
Community property is owned by both spouses.

capital assets

locución nominal masculina plural (de producción)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Los bienes de capital se emplean para producir otros bienes.
Capital assets are used to produce other properties.

consumer goods

(adquiridos por consumidor)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
La ropa y los alimentos preparados son ejemplos de bienes de consumo.
Clothes and prepared food are examples of consumer goods.

basic consumer goods

locución nominal masculina plural (econ: bienes básicos)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
El Estado debe proveer bienes de consumo de primera necesidad.

public property

locución nominal masculina plural (der: bienes propiedad del estado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

trust assets

locución nominal femenina plural (finanzas: sujetos a un fideicomiso)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

estate, wealth

locución nominal masculina plural (hacienda, capital)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El millonario falleció y su viuda heredó sus bienes de fortuna.
The millionaire died, and his widow inherited his estate.

marital property

locución nominal masculina plural (adquiridos en matrimonio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El descapotable forma parte de los bienes gananciales; es de los dos por igual.
The convertible is part of the marital property. It belongs to them both equally.

real estate

(Derecho: propiedades)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los edificios y los terrenos son bienes inmuebles.
Buildings and land are considered real estate.

communal assets

locución nominal masculina plural (matrimoniales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Se van a casar por bienes mancomunados o por bienes separados?
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. They got married under a regime of communal assets.

personal property

locución nominal masculina plural (trasladables)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El mobiliario y las herramientas son bienes muebles de la empresa.
Furniture and tools are the movable property of the company.

paraphernal property

locución nominal femenina plural (finanzas: separados de la mujer casada)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

assets

locución nominal masculina plural (propiedad privada)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Los bienes patrimoniales se pueden embargar, vender o transferir.
Assets can be seized, sold, or transferred.

personal property

(der: bienes propios de los cónyuges) (spouse's)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

public property

locución nominal masculina plural (del Gobierno)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Las plazas, los parques y las calles son bienes propios.
Squares, parks, and streets are public property.

personal assets

locución nominal masculina plural (propiedad personal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los bienes propios del cónyuge son los que tenía desde antes de casarse.
The spouse's personal assets are those that he owned before getting married.

public property

locución nominal masculina plural (del pueblo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los caminos, los ríos y las playas son bienes públicos.
Paths, rivers, and beaches are essential public goods.

real estate

locución nominal masculina plural (tierras, edificios)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los bienes raíces son toda aquella propiedad anclada o ligada íntimamente al suelo.
Real estate is all property that is attached or connected to land.

inherited property

(Derecho: propiedades de fallecido)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En el testamento había una lista de los bienes relictos.
In the will there was a list of inherited property.

tangible assets

(finanzas: ocupan espacio físico)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

goods and services

locución nominal masculina plural (satisfactores)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
El precio de los bienes y servicios depende la oferta y la demanda.
The price of goods and services depends on supply and demand.

joint ownership

(Derecho: cuasicontrato)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Según las leyes de nuestro país, el señor Martínez no puede vender su parte de esta comunidad de bienes.
According to our country's laws, Mr. Martinez can't sell his part of this joint ownership.

statement of assets, declaration of assets

(der: patrimonial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

division of assets

(reparto propiedades)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En el testamento consta la división de bienes del difunto.
The will certifies the division of assets of the deceased.

disposal of property

(Derecho: cambio de dueño) (to unspecified and various sources)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sell property

locución verbal (der: transferir dominio) (for monetary compensation)

expropriation of property

(der: desposeimiento, despojo bienes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sales tax

(der: grava la propiedad de bienes) (at purchase)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

confiscation of property, seizure of property

locución nominal femenina (der: confiscación, decomiso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

devise of realty, devise of real estate

(der: donación finca y bienes raíces)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

legacy of property

(der: de propiedad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

liquidation of assets

(der: operaciones partición)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

apportionment of property, distribution of assets

locución nominal masculina (distribución de riqueza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El divorcio conlleva el reparto de bienes adquiridos durante el matrimonio.
A divorce entails the apportionment of the property acquired during the marriage.

separation of ownership

(der: tipo de régimen del matrimonio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La separación de bienes de esta pareja millonaria será muy complicada.
The millionaire couple's separation of ownership will be very complicated.

community property

locución nominal femenina (sociedad matrimonial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nos casamos en régimen de sociedad de gananciales, por lo que todo es de los dos.
We got married under a community property agreement, meaning we share everything.

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