Privada (en. Private)
/pɾiˈβaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Room or place that is not accessible to the public.
The office has a private room where meetings can be held.
La oficina tiene una privada donde se pueden hacer reuniones.
Bathroom or sanitary unit in a dwelling.
The apartment has a private room and a kitchen.
El apartamento cuenta con una privada y una cocina.
Etymology
From Latin 'privatum', past participle of 'privare', which means 'to deprive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
private life
Aspects of a person's life that are not public.
vida privada
deprived of me
Expression that indicates exclusivity in a relationship.
privada de mi
private house
Dwelling that is not available for public visiting.
casa privada
Related Words
privacy
Right to have personal life not invaded.
privacidad
to deprive
To take away or strip someone of something.
privar
privileged
One that has a privilege or advantageous situation.
privilegiada
Slang Meanings
When referring to something exclusive or select.
It's a private club, only for members.
Es un club privado, solo para miembros.
Colloquial use of 'private' to refer to a bathroom.
I'm going to the private bathroom for a moment.
Voy a la privada un momento.