Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
privada
noun
pree-VAH-dah
Definition
A private or personal space; often refers to a bathroom or restroom in informal contexts.
Examples
- Eu preciso usar a privada. (I need to use the toilet.)
- A privada está entupida. (The toilet is clogged.)
- Ela gostou da decoração da privada. (She liked the decoration of the bathroom.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘privada’ primarily refers to a toilet or lavatory. It can also imply something that is confidential or not shared with others.
Synonyms
- banheiro (bathroom)
- toalete (toilet)
- WC (water closet)