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A person sitting comfortably in a cozy reading nook with a tall wooden fence and lush green bushes providing a secluded space.

intimidad

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nounfB1
privacy?the right to keep your personal life secret,intimacy?a close personal or emotional bond
Also:inner self?someone's most private thoughts,closeness?warmth in a relationship

📝 In Action

Es importante respetar la intimidad de las personas.

A2

It is important to respect people's privacy.

Cenaron en la intimidad de su casa.

B1

They had dinner in the privacy of their home.

Hay una gran intimidad entre los dos hermanos.

B2

There is a great intimacy/closeness between the two brothers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • derecho a la intimidad – right to privacy
  • en la intimidad – in private / behind closed doors
  • proteger la intimidad – to protect one's privacy

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Intimidad vs. Privacidad

Mistake: "Using 'privacidad' for everything related to being alone."

Correction: While 'privacidad' is common now (especially online), 'intimidad' is the more traditional Spanish word for your 'private life' or emotional closeness.

⭐ Usage Tips

It's not just about romance

In English, 'intimacy' often implies romance or physical contact. In Spanish, 'intimidad' is broader and very often just means 'privacy' or 'personal space'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: intimidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence means 'They want to protect their private life'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

íntimo(intimate/private) - adjective
intimar(to become close with someone) - verb
íntimamente(intimately) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'privacidad' or 'intimidad' more common for 'privacy'?

Both are used. 'Privacidad' is very common in tech and legal contexts (like 'privacy policy'), while 'intimidad' is preferred when talking about personal feelings and the home.

Can 'intimidad' mean sex?

It can be used as a polite way to refer to sexual relations, but its primary meaning is simply emotional closeness or the state of being private.