Privilegiado (en. Privileged)
/pɾi.βi.le.xi'a.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Enjoying certain benefits or advantages.
The privileged family lives in a mansion.
La familia privilegiada vive en una mansión.
Having access to opportunities that others do not have.
He is a privileged student because of his education.
Es un estudiante privilegiado por su educación.
Receiving special treatment due to one's status.
Privileged employees have better schedules.
Los empleados privilegiados tienen mejores horarios.
Etymology
From Latin 'privilegiatus', which means 'endowed with privileges'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a privilege
To enjoy a particular advantage.
tener un privilegio
a privileged life
A life with many advantages and comforts.
una vida privilegiada
privileged group
A group that enjoys certain benefits.
grupo privilegiado
Related Words
privilege
Advantage or benefit enjoyed by a person or group.
privilegio
exclusive
That is reserved for a small group of people.
exclusivo
advantage
Benefit or superiority that one has over others.
ventaja
Slang Meanings
To be lucky in life due to economic factors.
That guy is a privileged one; he always has the best.
Ese chico es un privilegiado, siempre tiene lo mejor.
Someone who has not had to work hard to get things.
She is a privileged one; she doesn't know what hard work is.
Ella es una privilegiada, no sabe lo que es trabajar duro.