privately
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privately(
pray
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viht
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (in private)
a. en privado
It's not easy to talk to her privately, because she's always surrounded by people.No es fácil hablarle en privado, porque siempre anda rodeada de gente.
b. extraoficialmente
Although the company has refused to mention a figure, privately they are talking in the region of $400 million.Aunque la empresa se negó a dar una cifra, extraoficialmente hablan de alrededor de 400 millones de dólares.
c. a puertas cerradas
The two presidents met privately for an hour after the official dinner.Los dos presidentes se reunieron durante una hora a puertas cerradas después de la cena oficial.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The gallery is privately funded and receives no state subsidies.La galería está financiada por particulares y no recibe ninguna subvención estatal.
Wealthier parents could afford to have their children educated privately.Los padres más ricos podían pagar para que sus hijos fueran a colegios privados.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I know I'll get a better price for the vehicle if I sell it privately.Sé que obtendré un mejor precio por el vehículo si lo vendo sin intermediarios.
The island is privately owned.La isla es de propiedad privada.
4. (inwardly)
a. por dentro
Privately, he was worried that they might carry out their threat.Por dentro, le preocupaba que cumplieran su amenaza.
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