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    Priva (en. Deprives)

    /ˈpɾi.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remove or take something from someone, especially something that belongs to them.
    The new project deprives employees of some benefits.
    El nuevo proyecto priva a los empleados de algunos beneficios.
    To prevent or deny access to something.
    The lack of resources deprives many students of a good education.
    La falta de recursos priva a muchos estudiantes de una buena educación.
    To strip away or leave someone lacking what they need.
    The war deprives the population of food and basic services.
    La guerra priva a la población de comida y servicios básicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'privare', which means 'to deprive' or 'to separate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deprives of freedom
    Preventing someone from the free exercise of their rights.
    priva de libertad
    deprives of rights
    Removing the rights that someone has.
    priva de derechos
    deprives of resources
    Not providing the necessary means for a task or situation.
    priva de recursos

    Related Words

    deprivation
    The lack or scarcity of something considered necessary.
    privación
    privilege
    A special right or advantage granted to certain people.
    privilegio
    private
    That is not public, belonging to a specific person or group.
    privado

    Slang Meanings

    To have no access to something that is highly sought after.
    Their new policy deprives young people of fun.
    Su nueva política priva a los jóvenes de diversión.
    To be excluded from a social activity.
    Yesterday at the party, I felt left out because I wasn't invited to dance.
    Ayer en la fiesta, me sentí priva porque no me invitaron a bailar.