Intimidad (en. Intimacy)

/intimiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emotional or affectionate closeness between people.
The intimacy we share is very special.
La intimidad que compartimos es muy especial.
The condition of what is private or personal.
I respect everyone's intimacy.
Respeto la intimidad de cada uno.
Space that fosters personal closeness.
We are looking for a place of intimacy to talk.
Buscamos un lugar de intimidad para hablar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'intimitas', which means 'closeness' or 'privacy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintain intimacy
To preserve someone's personal and private space.
mantener la intimidad
couple's intimacy
A close and affectionate relationship between two people in a romantic relationship.
intimidad de pareja
emotional intimacy
A deep connection in which intimate feelings and thoughts are shared.
intimidad emocional

Related Words

intimate
Adjective that describes a close and personal relationship.
intimo
confidential
That should be kept secret or reserved.
confidencial
close
That is close in distance or in affectionate relation.
cercano

Slang Meanings

To be in the 'comfort zone' with someone.
When she talks to me like that, I know there is intimacy.
Cuando ella me habla así, sé que hay intimidad.
Deep connection felt in shared moments.
We had that intimacy that is not easily found.
Tuvimos esa intimidad que no se encuentra fácilmente.