Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
íntimo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈintimo/
Meaning
- adjectiveclose
Example
Somos muy íntimos.
We are very close.
More examples
Prefiero no hablar de mi vida íntima.
I prefer not to talk about my private life.
Core concept
A very close, trusted personal relationship.
Common phrases
amigo íntimo
close friend
relación íntima
intimate relationship
vida íntima
private life
Similar words
familiar: Comfortable, informal closeness like that among family or longtime friends.
cercano: Emotionally near, with little psychological distance between people.
cariñoso: Showing warmth and tender affection in gentle words or actions.
Definition in Spanish
Que mantiene una relación muy cercana y de confianza con otra persona; también puede referirse a lo privado o personal.
Word origin
From Latin intimus 'innermost', derived from intus 'within', the Spanish word denotes the closest familiarity and a private emotional bond.
Usage tips
- Signals deep trust or private matters; for a lighter sense of 'close' prefer cercano or amigo cercano, and relación íntima often carries a sexual implication.