Privilegios (en. Privileges)

/pɾiβilexios/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A special benefit or right granted to a person or group.

Having privileges at work can be an advantage for advancing in one's career.

Tener privilegios en el trabajo puede ser una ventaja para avanzar en la carrera.

Condition that grants someone preferential treatment.

The privileges of the upper class in society are often questioned.

Los privilegios de la clase alta en la sociedad suelen ser cuestionados.

Access to resources or services that are not available to everyone.

Students with privileges often have access to better educational opportunities.

Los estudiantes con privilegios suelen tener acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.

From Latin 'privilegium', which means 'private law'.

class privileges

Rights or benefits that certain social classes have over others.

privilegios de clase

abuse of privileges

When someone unfairly uses the benefits they possess.

abuso de privilegios

privileges of the minority

Special benefits enjoyed by certain groups to the detriment of others.

privilegios de la minoría

right

Set of rules that regulate behavior in a society.

derecho

advantage

Favorable circumstance that gives someone superiority.

ventaja

exclusivity

Condition of being exclusive or limited to a group or person.

exclusividad

VIP job

That guy has a VIP job; he always gets the best.

Ese tipo tiene chamba VIP, siempre consigue lo mejor.

preferential treatment

His family gives him preferential treatment in the business.

Su familia le da trato preferencial en el negocio.