privadas
/pree-BAH-dahs/
private
A private home and its surrounding fence represent things that do not belong to the government.
privadas(adjective)
private
?meaning not belonging to the government
private
?referring to things that are not for public view
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Feminine Plural
Use this form when you are describing more than one person or thing that is feminine (like 'las casas' or 'las niñas').
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
In Spanish, 'privadas' usually goes after the word it describes. For example: 'clases privadas' (private classes).
An empty bowl symbolizes being deprived of something essential, like food.
privadas(adjective)
deprived of
?lacking something essential or basic
stripped of
?having something taken away
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the word 'de'
When 'privadas' means deprived, you must follow it with the word 'de' to say what exactly is missing.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'de'
Mistake: "privadas sus derechos"
Correction: privadas de sus derechos
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: privadas
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase means 'Private Schools'?
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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.