private club

[/ˈpraɪvət klʌb/]
nounpl: private clubs
clube privado
1. An exclusive organization or establishment with restricted membership where members pay fees to access facilities, services, or social activities
He is a member of an exclusive private club in Manhattan.
Ele é membro de um clube privado exclusivo em Manhattan.
2. A venue (such as a nightclub, restaurant, or sports facility) that requires membership or invitation for entry, rather than being open to the general public
The private club offers dining, entertainment, and recreational facilities.
O clube privado oferece instalações de jantar, entretenimento e recreação.
Private clubs hold significant social and professional importance in both American and Brazilian cultures. In the USA, they often represent wealth, status, and networking opportunities (country clubs, yacht clubs, social clubs). In Brazil, 'clubes privados' similarly serve as exclusive social spaces, though membership structures and cultural emphasis may differ. Both societies view private club membership as a status symbol and venue for business and social networking.
NYC Slang
Spot with membership only / Members-only joint
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive clubmembers-only clubmembership clubprivate establishmentselective club
Antonyms / Antônimos
public clubopen establishmentpublic venueopen-access facility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clube privado
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
clube fechado
Alternative term emphasizing restricted/closed nature
Rio de Janeiro
clube privado / clube de sócios
Both terms commonly used; 'clube de sócios' emphasizes membership
Portugal
clube privado / clube exclusivo
Portuguese Portuguese uses both terms; 'exclusivo' is commonly added

Related Words

membershipexclusiverestricted accessinitiation feesocial clubgolf clubcountry clubgentleman's club

Related Idioms & Phrases

an exclusive members-only operation
behind closed doors (metaphorically)
by invitation only
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