Privacy can mean space, a suitable place or a better moment.

The idea

State your need and suggest a place or time; a polite question leaves room for agreement.

Examples

  • Necesito un poco de privacidad para esta llamada.I need a little privacy for this call.
  • ¿Podemos hablar a solas después de la reunión?Can we talk alone after the meeting?
  • Prefiero tratar este asunto en un lugar tranquilo.I would rather discuss this matter somewhere quiet.
  • ¿Te importaría cerrar la puerta unos minutos?Would you mind closing the door for a few minutes?
  • Ahora no es un buen momento para hablar de esto.Now is not a good time to talk about this.
  • Gracias por darme espacio para pensar.Thank you for giving me space to think.

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Watch out

A request for privacy does not necessarily mean refusing to talk.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word that completes the sentence. Necesito ___ para hablar por teléfono. (privacidad / velocidad)

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    privacidad

    privacidad names the space needed for a confidential call.

  2. Choose the word that completes the sentence. ¿Hablamos a ___ cuando termine la clase? (solas / medias)

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    solas

    solas completes the expression for speaking alone.

  3. Choose the word that completes the sentence. ¿Es buen ___ para conversar? (momento / ruido)

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    momento

    momento identifies a suitable time for the conversation.

Use it today

Ask to speak alone later and explain why you need space.