This is the 4114th most frequent Portuguese word.
privado
Private.
Here, 'privado' is used as an adjective to describe a 'space' that is private, implying exclusivity or restriction of access.
Eu prefiro morar em um espaço privado.
I prefer living in a private space.
'Privada' is used as an adjective to describe 'information' that is confidential or intended for limited sharing.
A informação é privada e não deve ser compartilhada.
The information is private and should not be shared.
In this sentence, 'privado' refers to the 'private sector,' indicating the part of the economy not controlled by the government, thus stressing the division between public and private domains.