A2 adjective Neutral #460 más común

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

Ejemplos

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1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

Can we talk alone for a moment?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
privacy
Adverbio
privately
Adjetivo
private
Relacionado
privatization
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

Quiz rápido

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: private

Ejemplos

1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

everyday

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

formal

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

informal

Can we talk alone for a moment?

4

The study ensured that all participant data remained private.

academic

The research made sure that information about people was kept secret.

5

Please do not share this private document with outside clients.

business

Do not show this internal paper to people who do not work here.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
privacy
Adverbio
privately
Adjetivo
private
Relacionado
privatization

Colocaciones comunes

private property land or buildings owned by an individual
private life a person's personal relationships and activities
private school a school that does not receive government money
private conversation a talk that other people should not hear
private sector the part of the economy not controlled by the government

Frases Comunes

in private

without other people being present

private eye

a private investigator or detective

private parts

the areas of the body covered by underwear

Se confunde a menudo con

private vs personal

Personal relates to an individual's own body or feelings, while private relates to things kept away from public view.

private vs confidential

Confidential is usually used in professional or legal contexts for information that must be kept secret.

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Notas de uso

Use 'private' when you want to emphasize that something is not for everyone or that you want to be alone. It can be used both for physical spaces and for information.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'private' when they mean 'privacy' (the noun). For example, saying 'I need my private' instead of 'I need my privacy.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'privatus', meaning 'withdrawn from public life' or 'belonging to oneself'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used before a noun (e.g., a private letter). Used after a linking verb (e.g., The conversation was private).
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, having private space and time is considered a very important personal right.

Quiz rápido

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: private

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