How to Say "deprived" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “deprived” is “privado” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1formal
lacking something essential
Examples
Están privados de sus derechos básicos.
They are deprived of their basic rights.
El paciente se sintió privado de sueño durante días.
The patient felt deprived of sleep for days.
Always Needs 'de'
When 'privado' is used to mean 'deprived' or 'lacking,' it is always followed by the word 'de' (of/from) before mentioning the thing that is missing.
Action vs. State
This meaning uses the verb 'estar' (to be in a state of) much more often than 'ser' (to be inherently), because being 'deprived' is usually a temporary or resulting state.
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