English–Spanish

“private” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾiˈβaðo/

Example

La reunión es privada.

The meeting is private.

Illustration for privado (private)

How to say “private” in Spanish

“Private” in Spanish is privado.

A locked personal drawer.

Full entry for privado: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with privado

Prefiero mantener mi vida privada.

I prefer to keep my personal life private.

Tips for using privado

  • In messaging and social media, mensaje privado commonly means a direct message to specific people, and the phrase lo privado refers to private matters or one's personal life.

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