privada
“privada” means “private” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
private
Also: exclusive, deprived (of something)
📝 In Action
Ella tiene una oficina privada en el décimo piso.
A2She has a private office on the tenth floor.
Esta es información muy privada; no la compartas.
B1This is very private information; don't share it.
La mujer fue privada de su libertad por varios días.
B2The woman was deprived of her freedom for several days.
private street, gated community/residence
Also: private alley
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Tenemos que doblar a la derecha en la próxima privada.
B1We have to turn right onto the next private street.
Las casas en esta privada son muy caras.
B1The houses in this private residence (or private street) are very expensive.
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Quick Quiz: privada
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Which sentence uses 'privada' as a street or residential area (a noun)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *privātus*, which means 'separated from public life' or 'belonging to an individual.' The Spanish word kept the core meaning of being exclusive or personal.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'privada' and 'privado'?
'Privado' is the masculine form of the adjective (used for masculine nouns like 'el coche'), and 'privada' is the feminine form (used for feminine nouns like 'la casa'). Additionally, 'privada' is commonly used as a noun in Mexico to mean a private street.
How do I say 'private' when referring to a person's life?
You would use the feminine form, 'privada,' because 'life' (*vida*) is a feminine noun: 'Mi vida privada' (My private life).