privacy

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpraɪvəsi/ AmE /ˈpraɪvəsi/

noun en → es

1 PERSONAL SPACE [uncountable] B1

the state of being alone or not with other people, especially in order to be able to think, relax, etc.

privacidad, intimidad

  • have privacy
  • need/want some privacy

Collocations privacy of the home · personal privacy

  • She needs more privacy in her life.

    Ella necesita más privacidad en su vida.

2 CONFIDENTIALITY [uncountable] B2

the state of being able to keep information secret or not tell other people about it.

confidencialidad, secreto

  • keep something private/confidential
  • protect privacy

Collocations privacy of medical records · banking privacy

  • The company must protect the privacy of its customers.

    La empresa debe proteger la privacidad de sus clientes.

3 RIGHT [uncountable] C1

the right to have privacy, especially in order to be able to think or relax without being disturbed.

derecho a la privacidad

  • right to privacy
  • claim one's right to privacy

Collocations human rights and privacy · privacy laws

  • The government is violating people's right to privacy.

    El gobierno está violando el derecho a la privacidad de las personas.