Spanish word

exclusividad

Pronunciation

IPA/eksklusiβiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexclusive rights

Example

Tenemos la exclusividad para vender esos productos.

We have exclusive rights to sell those products.

Illustration for exclusividad (exclusive rights)

More examples

Ella decidió pedir exclusividad antes de presentar a su pareja a su familia.

She decided to ask for exclusivity before introducing her partner to her family.

Core concept

A padlocked door with a sign saying 'exclusive access'.

Common phrases

  • pedir exclusividad

    ask for exclusivity

  • la exclusividad en la pareja

    exclusivity in a relationship

Similar words

privilegio: Favored status or benefit given to some individuals that brings preferential treatment.
reserva: Booking or holding a place, item, or time so it remains available for someone.
acceso: Authorized access to enter or make use of a location, system, or information.

Definition in Spanish

Condición de pertenecer o estar reservado para una sola persona o grupo, impidiendo la participación o el acceso de otros.

Word origin

It comes from the adjective exclusivo plus the noun-forming suffix -idad and ultimately from Latin excludere 'to shut out', naming the state of being reserved for one person or group.

Usage tips

  • It is used mainly in legal and commercial contexts to mean a sole right or license, while everyday speakers usually say solo or ser el único.

Other meanings

  • exclusivitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • exclusivoexclusiveadjective
  • exclusivamenteexclusivelyadverb

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