Spanish word

exclusivo

Pronunciation

IPA/ekskluˈsiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexclusive

Example

Esta mesa es exclusiva para el personal.

This table is exclusive to staff.

Illustration for exclusivo (exclusive)

More examples

La tarjeta ofrece descuentos exclusivos en tiendas selectas.

The card offers discounts exclusive to select stores.

Core concept

Electronic keycard door allowing only authorized badges.

Common phrases

  • producto exclusivo

    limited-edition product

  • club exclusivo

    members-only club

  • beneficio exclusivo

    exclusive perk

Similar words

privado: Available only to a private individual or organization, not open to the public.
reservado: Set aside in advance for a specific person, group, or time slot.

Definition in Spanish

Que está reservado para el uso de determinadas personas, fines o lugares y no es accesible para otros.

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin exclusivus (built from ex 'out' and claudere 'to close') the adjective exclusivo conveys that something is closed off to others.

Usage tips

  • When used after a noun it describes a specific reservation (mesa exclusiva), and for formal notices the phrase 'para uso exclusivo de...' is standard.

Other meanings

  • monopolisticadjective
  • exclusionaryadjective

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