Cautiverio (en. Captivity)

/kautiˈβeɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Condition of being deprived of freedom.

The captivity of the prisoners was extended longer than expected.

El cautiverio de los prisioneros fue prolongado más de lo esperado.

Period during which one is in captivity.

The captivity of the animal in the zoo was subject to criticism.

El cautiverio del animal en el zoológico fue objeto de críticas.

Situation of being controlled or dominated by someone or something.

He lived in an emotional captivity that prevented him from being happy.

Vivía en un cautiverio emocional que le impedía ser feliz.

Derives from the Latin 'captivarium', related to 'captivus', meaning captive.

to fall into captivity

To be captured or taken by force.

caer en cautiverio

to live in captivity

To be in a situation of imprisonment or total control.

vivir en cautiverio

cruel captivity

Condition of captivity that implies extreme suffering.

cautiverio cruel

captive

Person who is deprived of liberty.

cautivo

capture

The action of apprehending or capturing someone.

captura

freedom

State of not being under captivity.

libertad

To be trapped in a difficult situation.

I am in an emotional captivity with this relationship.

Estoy en un cautiverio emocional con esta relación.

To feel controlled by other people.

I feel that I am in a mental captivity due to my parents' expectations.

Siento que estoy en un cautiverio mental por las expectativas de mis padres.