Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
intimidad
Pronunciation
IPA/intimiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounprivacy
Example
Todos respetan la intimidad de los demás.
Everyone respects the privacy of others.
More examples
No compartas fotos que invadan la intimidad de otra persona.
Do not share photos that invade another person's privacy.
Core concept
Private inner space protected from others' view.
Common phrases
derecho a la intimidad
right to privacy
invasión de la intimidad
invasion of privacy
intimidad personal
personal privacy
Similar words
privacidad: State where personal information and actions are kept free from others' scrutiny.
vida privada: Private life that takes place apart from work and public activities.
ámbito privado: Private sphere where personal matters occur away from public view.
Definition in Spanish
Espacio de la vida personal que se mantiene protegido frente a miradas, preguntas o intervenciones de otras personas; privacidad.
Word origin
From Latin intimus 'innermost' via Spanish íntimo plus the suffix -idad, forming a noun for the inner personal sphere.
Usage tips
- The phrase 'tener intimidad' can be taken in another sense depending on context, so use it with care when you mean privacy.
Other meanings
- intimacynoun
- private lifenoun
Opposites
- esfera públicapublic spherenoun
- exposiciónexposurenoun
Related words
- íntimointimateadjective
- íntimamenteintimatelyadverb