members-only

[/ˈmɛmbərz oʊnli/]
adjective
exclusivo para membros
1. Restricted to or available only to members of a particular group, organization, or establishment
This is a members-only club where only registered members can enter.
Este é um clube exclusivo para membros onde apenas membros registrados podem entrar.
2. Limited access or privilege granted only to those who have paid membership or joined an organization
The members-only section of the website contains exclusive content.
A seção exclusiva para membros do site contém conteúdo exclusivo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'members-only' establishments signal exclusivity and social status. In the USA, this commonly applies to golf clubs, country clubs, and upscale gyms. In Brazil, it's frequently used for exclusive social clubs (clubes), private gyms, and gated communities. The term carries connotations of privilege and selective access in both cultures.
NYC Slang
exclusive joint
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusiveprivaterestrictedmember-exclusiveclosed-access
Antonyms / Antônimos
publicopen-to-allunrestrictedaccessible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exclusivo para membros
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
só para associados
Alternative phrasing emphasizing membership association
Rio de Janeiro
apenas membros
Simplified version commonly used colloquially
Portugal
reservado a membros
Formal Portuguese usage in European context

Related Words

membershipexclusive accessprivate clubrestricted entryVIP

Related Idioms & Phrases

members only - no guests allowed
keep it exclusive
join the club
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