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reservado

/re-ser-VA-do/

reserved

A small, empty restaurant table set for two, featuring a prominent 'Reserved' sign placed on the tabletop.

This table is reservado (reserved) for a specific person.

reservado(adjective)

mA1

reserved

?

set aside for a specific person or use

,

booked

?

room, table, or ticket

Also:

set aside

?

area or space

📝 In Action

Esta mesa ya está reservada, ¿tienen otra libre?

A1

This table is already reserved, do you have another one free?

Tenemos un cuarto reservado para usted en el hotel.

A2

We have a room booked for you at the hotel.

El asiento reservado es el número 12B.

A1

The reserved seat is number 12B.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ocupado (occupied)
  • apartado (set aside)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • asiento reservado – reserved seat
  • derecho reservado – reserved right

💡 Grammar Points

Adjusting the Ending

Since 'reservado' is an adjective, it must match the thing it describes. If you are talking about 'la mesa' (feminine), you must say 'reservada'.

A quiet young boy sitting alone on a park bench, observing other children playing in the distance but not joining them.

Being reservado can describe a personality that is shy or withdrawn.

reservado(adjective)

mB2

reserved

?

personality, shy

,

private

?

keeping feelings to oneself

Also:

quiet

?

not talkative

📝 In Action

Al principio, el nuevo jefe parecía muy reservado, pero luego se abrió.

B2

At first, the new boss seemed very reserved (private), but then he opened up.

Prefiero ser reservada con mis planes hasta que estén listos.

C1

I prefer to be private about my plans until they are ready.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • extrovertido (extroverted)
  • sociable (sociable)

⭐ Usage Tips

Personality vs. Status

When talking about personality, 'reservado' usually means a person is quiet and keeps things to themselves, which is different from being 'shy' (tímido), though the meanings overlap.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: reservado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'reservado' to describe a personality trait?

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Word Family

reservar(to reserve) - verb
la reserva(the reservation / the reserve) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'reservado' mean the same as 'tímido' (shy)?

'Reservado' is similar to 'tímido' but slightly different. 'Tímido' means being afraid or anxious in social situations. 'Reservado' means choosing to keep your thoughts and feelings private, even if you aren't afraid of people.

How do I know if I should use 'reservado' or 'reservada'?

You must check the gender of the noun you are describing. If you are talking about 'el cuarto' (masculine), use 'reservado'. If you are talking about 'la habitación' (feminine), use 'reservada'.