privacidad
/pɾibaθiˈdad/
The English word privacy is translated into Spanish as privacidad.
privacidad is used to express the concept of freedom from publicity, scrutiny or surveillance.
Meaning: freedom from publicity, scrutiny, surveillance, etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While privacidad refers to the general concept of privacy, the word intimidad is often used instead when referring specifically to one's personal, intimate or private life.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun privacidad is feminine and is typically used with the definite article la (la privacidad).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾibaθiˈdad/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of privacidad within a family is traditionally more fluid than in English-speaking cultures, often prioritizing family cohesion over individual space.
- An adjective derived from intimidad is íntimo, which can describe a person's closest friend or even a very small, cozy room.
- In Spanish law, the right to intimidad is often treated as a fundamental human right that is much broader and more protected than the English concept of 'privacy'.
Examples in context
- No te metas en su privacidad.Don't intrude on her privacy.The sentence is useful for telling someone not to intrude on someone else's privacidad.Tatoeba #1784894 by hayastan, translation #309040 by CM
- Tu hijo no respeta la privacidad.Your son doesn't respect privacy.This sentence shows how to say a son does not respect privacidad.Tatoeba #1192243 by marcelostockle, translation #1192245 by marcelostockle
- Él invade la privacidad de otros.He invades the privacy of others.This sentence illustrates how someone can invade the privacidad of others.Tatoeba #1228244 by marcelostockle, translation #301084 by Zifre
- La privacidad es un derecho fundamental.Privacy is a fundamental right.
- Respetamos la intimidad de nuestros clientes.We respect the privacy of our clients.
- Debe resguardar su vida privada.You should safeguard your privacy.
- ¿Puedo tener un momento privado, por favor?Can I have a private moment, please?
- Mi habitación es mi espacio de intimidad.My room is my personal space.
- ¡No te metas en mi vida personal!Don't meddle in my personal life!
- Debemos proteger el derecho a la privacidad.We must protect the right to privacy.
- Respeta la intimidad de los demás.Respect the privacy of others.
- Mi privacidad es importante para mí.My privacy is important to me.
- Necesito un poco de tiempo a solas.I need some time alone.
- No invadas el espacio personal de los demás.Don't invade other people's personal space.
- Las leyes de privacidad deben ser más estrictas.Privacy laws should be stricter.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing their new apartment security.
- JavierNecesitamos más privacidad en esta casa.We need more privacy in this house.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
- JavierLa privacidad es muy importante para mí.Privacy is very important to me.
- LucíaTe entiendo perfectamente.I understand you perfectly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry privacidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
