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reservado

re-ser-VA-do/reseɾˈβaðo/

“reservado” means “reserved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

reserved, booked

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

📝 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

Antonyms

Common Collocations

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

reserved, private

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

📝 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)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "reservado" in Spanish:

booked→private→quiet→reserved→set aside→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reservado

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reservar(to reserve) — Verb
la reserva(the reservation / the reserve) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the verb *reservar* (to reserve), which itself comes from the Latin verb *reservare*, meaning 'to keep back' or 'to save up'. The idea of keeping something back applies both to physical items (a table) and to one's feelings (a personality trait).

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: reservedPortuguese: reservado

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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'.