privadas
“privadas” means “private” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
private
Also: private
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Hay muchas escuelas privadas en esta ciudad.
A2There are many private schools in this city.
Prefiero mantener mis conversaciones privadas.
B1I prefer to keep my conversations private.
deprived of
Also: stripped of
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Muchas familias fueron privadas de sus hogares.
B2Many families were deprived of their homes.
Las personas privadas de libertad tienen derechos.
C1People deprived of liberty (prisoners) have rights.
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Which phrase means 'Private Schools'?
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From the Latin word 'privatus', which originally meant 'set apart' or 'belonging to an individual' rather than the public.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'privadas' instead of 'privados'?
Use 'privadas' when you are describing a group of items or people that are feminine. For example: 'clases privadas' (classes) or 'empresas privadas' (companies). Use 'privados' for masculine groups like 'mensajes privados'.
Is 'privadas' a verb or an adjective?
It can act as both! It is usually an adjective meaning 'private,' but it is also the -ed form (past participle) of the verb 'privar' (to deprive). In both cases, it describes something that is feminine and plural.