privar

The Spanish verb "privar" has multiple meanings depending on the context:

Meaning 1: To deprive or to take away

• Definition: To deny someone something or to keep something from someone.
• Example: Privar a alguien de sus derechos — To deprive someone of their rights.
• Parts: It is a regular -ar verb.
• Synonyms:
  • despojar (to strip away)
  • quitar (to take away)
  • privar de (to deprive of)
• Antonyms:
  • dar (to give)
  • conceder (to grant)
  • proveer (to provide)

Meaning 2 (Colloquial in some regions, mainly Spain): To be very funny or enjoyable

• Definition: Informally, when something or someone is very amusing or "to die for" in a fun way.
• Example: Esa película me hizo privar! — That movie made me laugh a lot / was really funny!
• Synonyms:
  • divertir (to entertain)
  • hacer reír (to make laugh)
• Usually used in expressions like privar de risa (to make one laugh uncontrollably).

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Summary

• Root/Stem: priv- + regular verb endings according to tense and person.
• Main Use: Refers to depriving or taking away something.
• Colloquial Use: Expresses strong amusement or enjoyment in informal situations.

If you are learning Spanish, remember the primary formal meaning is related to deprivation, and the colloquial funny meaning is more common in certain dialects.