This is the 295th most frequent Portuguese word.
própria
"Própria" means "own" or "proper," depending on the context.
The word 'própria' in this sentence emphasizes possession, indicating that the house belongs to her personally.
Ela mora em sua própria casa.
She lives in her own house.
Here, 'próprias' conveys the idea of originality, denoting that the words were uniquely his.
Ele usou suas próprias palavras para expressar suas ideias.
He used his own words to express his ideas.
In this example, 'própria' is used to denote individuality, indicating a personal and independent opinion.