Privados (en. Private)
/priˈβaðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
That place or thing that is not accessible to the general public.
Access to the private areas of the company is restricted.
El acceso a las áreas privadas de la empresa es restringido.
Aspect related to someone's personal life.
She prefers to keep her private matters out of the public eye.
Ella prefiere mantener sus asuntos privados lejos de la vista pública.
Properties or places that belong to a specific person or entity.
They have a private estate in the mountains.
Tienen una finca privada en las montañas.
Etymology
From Latin 'privatus', which means 'set apart, excluded'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
private circuit
A closed network or system that is not accessible to the public.
circuito privado
private life
The personal and non-public aspects of a person's life.
vida privada
private conversation
A talk that takes place without the presence of other people.
conversación privada
Related Words
privacy
Condition of not being observed or tracked in personal life.
privacidad
privatize
Transfer to private ownership something that was public.
privatizar
privileged
Having special advantages or benefits.
privilegiado
Slang Meanings
Exclusion zone
That place is considered a 'private' where only friends can enter.
Ese lugar se considera un 'privado' donde solo entran amigos.
Term for something exclusive
That party is only for 'privates', you cannot enter without an invitation.
Esa fiesta es solo para 'privados', no se puede entrar sin invitación.