This is the 743rd most frequent Italian word.
privato
"Privato" in Italian means "private" in English.
In this context, 'privata' describes that the letter is personal and not public or intended for everyone.
Ho ricevuto una lettera privata dal mio vecchio amico.
I received a private letter from my old friend.
Here, 'privato' refers to the non-governmental, individualistic sector, emphasizing a business or enterprise context.
L'azienda opera nel settore privato e non pubblico.
The company operates in the private sector, not the public one.
In this sentence, 'privato' specifies the phone's use is exclusive and personal, distinguishing from professional or shared use.