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)