How to Say "closeness" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “closeness” is “intimidad” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es importante respetar la intimidad de las personas.
It is important to respect people's privacy.
Cenaron en la intimidad de su casa.
They had dinner in the privacy of their home.
Hay una gran intimidad entre los dos hermanos.
There is a great intimacy/closeness between the two brothers.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Intimidad vs. Privacidad
Mistake: “Using 'privacidad' for everything related to being alone.”
Correction: While 'privacidad' is common now (especially online), 'intimidad' is the more traditional Spanish word for your 'private life' or emotional closeness.
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