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privada

/pree-VAH-dah/

private

A sturdy, tall brown wooden gate completely closed, set into a thick green hedge, symbolizing privacy.

The closed gate symbolizes something being 'privada' (private) and not for public access.

privada(Adjective)

fA2

private

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not public, personal, secret

Also:

exclusive

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limited access

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deprived (of something)

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when used with 'estar' or 'ser' as a past participle

📝 In Action

Ella tiene una oficina privada en el décimo piso.

A2

She has a private office on the tenth floor.

Esta es información muy privada; no la compartas.

B1

This is very private information; don't share it.

La mujer fue privada de su libertad por varios días.

B2

The woman was deprived of her freedom for several days.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vida privada – private life
  • escuela privada – private school

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

As an adjective, 'privada' must match the noun it describes. Use 'privado' for masculine nouns (e.g., 'el club privado') and 'privada' for feminine nouns (e.g., 'la fiesta privada').

Deprived (Past Participle Use)

When used with the verb 'ser' or 'estar,' it acts as the past participle of 'privar' (to deprive). Example: 'Ella está privada de sueño' (She is deprived of sleep).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Gender

Mistake: "La coche privada (The private car)"

Correction: El coche privado (Since 'coche' is masculine, the adjective must be 'privado').

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement

Like most descriptive adjectives, 'privada' usually goes after the noun it modifies: 'la conversación privada'.

A narrow, quiet residential street curving between small, colorful houses, illustrating a private street.

This illustration shows a quiet residential road, known as a 'privada' (private street).

privada(Noun)

fB1

private street

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residential street or alleyway

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gated community/residence

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often implying security

Also:

private alley

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narrow, restricted road

📝 In Action

Tenemos que doblar a la derecha en la próxima privada.

B1

We have to turn right onto the next private street.

Las casas en esta privada son muy caras.

B1

The houses in this private residence (or private street) are very expensive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • calle privada (private street)
  • cerrada (closed street (often regional synonym))

Common Collocations

  • vivir en una privada – to live in a private residence/street

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Una Privada'

When used as a noun, 'privada' stands alone and refers to the physical street or residential area itself, making it a feminine noun.

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Use

This noun meaning is especially common in Mexico and parts of Central America to describe a cul-de-sac or residential area with restricted access.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: privada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'privada' as a street or residential area (a noun)?

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Word Family

privado(private (masc. adj.)) - adjective
privar(to deprive or forbid) - verb
privacidad(privacy) - noun

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).