Privado



Example: El club privado solo permite la entrada a sus miembros.

Definition


"Privado" refers to something belonging to or intended for the use of a particular person or group, not accessible or open to the public. For example, a "privado" club only allows entry to its members, ensuring exclusivity and privacy.

Etymology


The word "privado" comes from the Latin 'privatus,' meaning 'set apart' or 'belonging to oneself.' It evolved in Spanish to describe things that are restricted or kept away from public access. Did you know? The root 'priv-' relates to separation or exemption, highlighting the idea of personal or exclusive possession.

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"Privado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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