privativo

privativo
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. exclusive
El derecho a la educación y el derecho a una vivienda digna no deberían ser derechos privativos de tan solo unos cuantos.The right to education and the right to adequate housing shouldn't be the exclusive rights of a few.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El conductor ebrio que causó el accidente en el que murieron dos pasajeros del otro vehículo recibió una condena privativa de libertad.The drunk driver who caused the accident that killed two passengers in the other vehicle received a prison sentence.
El juez optó por una cuantiosa multa en lugar de una pena privativa de libertad.The judge opted for a heavy fine instead of a custodial sentence.
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