How to Say "exclusive" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “exclusive” is “exclusiva” — use 'exclusiva' as a noun when referring to a story or interview that only one publication or person has access to, often meaning a 'scoop'..
exclusiva
/ex-kloo-SEE-bah//eks.kluˈsi.βa/
Examples
El periódico publicó una exclusiva sobre la crisis del gobierno.
The newspaper published an exclusive about the government's crisis.
El periodista consiguió una exclusiva sobre el divorcio de la actriz.
The journalist got a scoop about the actress's divorce.
Vendieron la exclusiva a una revista muy famosa.
They sold the exclusive story to a very famous magazine.
Es una zona muy exclusiva de la ciudad.
It is a very exclusive area of the city.
Using 'en exclusiva'
This phrase works like an adverb. Use it when you want to say something is being shared with only one person or group, like 'Lo anunció en exclusiva' (He announced it exclusively).
Matching the word ending
Because this word ends in -a, you only use it to describe 'feminine' things like 'una tienda' or 'la ropa'. If you are describing a 'masculine' thing, you must use 'exclusivo'.
Matching gender
Mistake: “Un club exclusiva.”
Correction: Un club exclusivo. Since 'club' is masculine, the descriptor must also end in -o.
exclusiva
/ex-kloo-SEE-bah//eks.kluˈsi.βa/
Examples
Ellos viven en una zona muy exclusiva de Madrid.
They live in a very exclusive area of Madrid.
El periodista consiguió una exclusiva sobre el divorcio de la actriz.
The journalist got a scoop about the actress's divorce.
Vendieron la exclusiva a una revista muy famosa.
They sold the exclusive story to a very famous magazine.
Es una zona muy exclusiva de la ciudad.
It is a very exclusive area of the city.
Using 'en exclusiva'
This phrase works like an adverb. Use it when you want to say something is being shared with only one person or group, like 'Lo anunció en exclusiva' (He announced it exclusively).
Matching the word ending
Because this word ends in -a, you only use it to describe 'feminine' things like 'una tienda' or 'la ropa'. If you are describing a 'masculine' thing, you must use 'exclusivo'.
Matching gender
Mistake: “Un club exclusiva.”
Correction: Un club exclusivo. Since 'club' is masculine, the descriptor must also end in -o.
privado
pree-V AH -doh/pɾiˈβaðo/
Examples
Por favor, mantén esta conversación privada.
Please keep this conversation private.
Necesito hablar contigo en un lugar privado.
I need to talk to you in a private place.
Esta es información estrictamente privada.
This is strictly private information.
El club tiene una playa privada para sus miembros.
The club has a private beach for its members.
Matching the Ending
Like many Spanish descriptions, 'privado' must match the thing it describes. Use 'privado' for masculine singular things (el coche privado), 'privada' for feminine singular things (la vida privada), 'privados' for masculine plural things, and 'privadas' for feminine plural things.
Ignoring Gender
Mistake: “Hablamos de la tema privado.”
Correction: Hablamos del tema privado. (Tema is masculine, so 'privado' is correct.)
únicas
Examples
Estas pinturas son únicas en su estilo.
These paintings are unique in their style.
Confusing 'Exclusiva' with 'Única'
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