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privacidad

pree-vah-see-DAHD

nounfB2
privacy?general concept of being undisturbed,seclusion?physical isolation
Also:confidentiality?in relation to data/information

📝 In Action

Tenemos que proteger nuestra privacidad en línea.

C1

We have to protect our privacy online.

La ley garantiza el derecho a la privacidad de los ciudadanos.

B2

The law guarantees the citizens' right to privacy.

Busco un lugar con más privacidad para hablar tranquilamente.

A2

I am looking for a place with more privacy to talk quietly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intimidad (intimacy/personal life)
  • reserva (discretion/reserve)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • derecho a la privacidad – right to privacy
  • política de privacidad – privacy policy
  • violar la privacidad – to violate privacy

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Like most Spanish words that end in '-dad' (such as 'ciudad' or 'libertad'), 'privacidad' is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "El privacidad"

Correction: La privacidad. Remember the '-dad' ending is a strong clue that the word is feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Digital Contexts

When talking about technology, data, or online security, 'privacidad' is the standard and safest choice to translate the English 'privacy'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: privacidad

Question 1 of 1

If you are reading a company's document about how they handle your personal data, what is the most common Spanish phrase you would look for?

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Word Family

privado(private) - adjective
privar(to deprive (of something)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'privacidad' the same as 'intimidad'?

They are very close! 'Privacidad' is the legal or technical term for being free from public observation (like data security). 'Intimidad' often refers more to emotional closeness or your deeply personal life. In many everyday situations, they can be used interchangeably, but 'privacidad' is preferred for digital contexts.