exclusivo
“exclusivo” means “exclusive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
exclusive
Also: private, sole
📝 In Action
Este club es exclusivo para los residentes del edificio.
A2This club is exclusive for the building's residents.
Tengo el uso exclusivo de la oficina durante la mañana.
B1I have the sole use of the office during the morning.
La periodista consiguió una entrevista exclusiva con el presidente.
B2The journalist got an exclusive interview with the president.
upscale
Also: select, fancy
📝 In Action
Nos alojamos en un hotel muy exclusivo en la costa.
B1We stayed at a very upscale hotel on the coast.
Es una marca de ropa muy exclusiva y cara.
B1It is a very high-end and expensive clothing brand.
Vive en un barrio exclusivo de Madrid.
B2He lives in a select neighborhood in Madrid.
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Quick Quiz: exclusivo
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Which sentence correctly describes a private parking space for one person?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'exclusivus', which comes from 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out' or 'to close off'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exclusivo' always about luxury?
No. While it often implies luxury, its core meaning is simply 'restricted' or 'limited to one group'. A parking spot for disabled people is 'exclusivo', but it isn't a luxury item.
What is the difference between 'exclusivo' and 'único'?
'Exclusivo' means others are kept out or it's restricted. 'Único' means it is the only one of its kind in existence.
Can I use 'exclusivo' to mean 'excluding'?
Not directly as a verb. To say 'excluding taxes', you would say 'sin impuestos' or 'excluyendo impuestos'.