Exclusivo (en. Exclusive)

/ekskluˈsiβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Reserved for someone or something in particular.
This membership is exclusive to the oldest members.
Esta membresía es exclusiva para los socios más antiguos.
Not shared with others.
Access to the VIP room is exclusive to special guests.
El acceso a la sala VIP es exclusivo para invitados especiales.
Distinguished by its quality or prestige.
The hotel offers an exclusive service that you won't find elsewhere.
El hotel ofrece un servicio exclusivo que no encontrarás en otros lugares.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exclusīvus', which means 'to exclude'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exclusive access
Entry reserved only for a specific group.
acceso exclusivo
exclusive appointment
A meeting or event that only certain people attend.
cita exclusiva
exclusive product
An item that can only be obtained through a specific supplier.
producto exclusivo

Related Words

exclusivity
Quality of being exclusive.
exclusividad
exclude
To leave someone or something out.
excluir
inclusive
That includes everyone.
incluyente

Slang Meanings

To refer to a very select place or event.
That party is very exclusive, only the most influential attend.
Esa fiesta es muy exclusiva, solo van los más influyentes.
Used in fashion to describe brands that are high-end and difficult to obtain.
That designer is exclusive, only producing a small number of garments each year.
Ese diseñador es exclusivo, solo produce una pequeña cantidad de prendas al año.