Confidencial (en. Confidential)

/kɒn.fiˈden.sjal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to information that must be kept secret.
Confidential documents should not be shared without authorization.
Los documentos confidenciales no deben ser compartidos sin autorización.
That which is entrusted to someone with the expectation of privacy.
Keep this conversation confidential to protect the privacy of those involved.
Mantén esta conversación confidencial para proteger la privacidad de los involucrados.
Relating to the trust placed in a person or information.
The testimony was considered confidential by the court.
El testimonio fue considerado confidencial por el tribunal.

Etymology

From Latin 'confidentialis', which means 'trustworthy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

confidential information
Data that must be kept secret and not disclosed.
información confidencial
confidential document
A file that contains information that should not be shared publicly.
documento confidencial
confidential agreement
A commitment between parties to keep certain aspects secret.
acuerdo confidencial

Related Words

trust
Trust refers to the certainty one has in the reliability of someone or something.
confianza
secret
Something that is kept hidden and not disclosed.
secreto
privacy
The state of being free from the observation or attention of others.
privacidad

Slang Meanings

Info that can't be shared
That's confidential, don't tell anyone.
Eso es confidencial, no se lo digas a nadie.
Reserved matter
The topic of the meeting is confidential; we can't talk about it yet.
El tema de la reunión es confidencial; aún no podemos hablar de ello.