Burdel (en. Brothel)

/buɾˈðel/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment where people devote themselves to offering sexual services in exchange for money.
The detective entered the brothel to investigate the case.
El detective entró en el burdel para investigar el caso.
Place frequented by people seeking sexual companionship.
It was known for being a high-class brothel.
Era conocido por ser un burdel de alta categoría.
Site that may have a clandestine atmosphere related to prostitution.
The brothel operated without a license on a secluded street.
El burdel operaba sin licencia en una calle aislada.

Etymology

From the French 'bordel', which refers to a place of prostitution.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Luxury brothel
A brothel that offers high-quality services and an exclusive environment.
Burdel de lujo
Working in a brothel
Engaging in activities related to prostitution in that establishment.
Trabajar en un burdel
Leaving a brothel
Leaving the place after having been there for various reasons.
Salir de un burdel

Related Words

prostitution
Activity of offering sexual services in exchange for payment.
prostitución
pimping
Activity of facilitating that other people engage in prostitution.
proxenetismo

Slang Meanings

To go to a brothel
In some contexts, 'to cabar' is used to refer to going to a brothel.
En algunos contextos, 'cabar' se utiliza para referirse a ir a un burdel.
Club
The term 'club' is sometimes used informally to refer to a brothel.
El término 'club' a veces se usa de manera informal para referirse a un burdel.