Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
interno
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈteɾno/
Meaning
- adjectiveinternal
Example
Esta información interna es confidencial.
This internal information is confidential.
More examples
El acceso interno está restringido al personal autorizado.
Internal access is restricted to authorized personnel.
Core concept
Interior part of an object, space, or social structure.
Common phrases
documento interno
internal document
información interna
internal information
política interna
internal policy
Similar words
privado: Available only to designated individuals or groups, not generally accessible.
interior: Physical inner part of a structure or object, describing interior location.
secreto: Intentionally kept secret and not shared with the public.
Definition in Spanish
Que forma parte del interior de algo y no de su parte exterior, aplicado a objetos, lugares o estructuras sociales.
Word origin
Derived from Latin internus (inter- 'among/inside' plus the adjective-forming -nus), originally meaning 'of the inside' and carried into Spanish as interno.
Usage tips
- As a noun, interno commonly means a prisoner or inmate rather than an English intern.