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    Cautivo (en. Captive)

    /kaʊˈtivo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is trapped in a situation with no way out.
    He felt captive to his own decisions.
    Se sintió cautivo de sus propias decisiones.
    Individual held forcibly in a place.
    Prisoners of war are considered captives.
    Los prisioneros de guerra son considerados cautivos.
    Being kept in a place without freedom.
    The captive animal does not have the same quality of life as one in its natural habitat.
    El animal cautivo no tiene la misma calidad de vida que uno en su hábitat natural.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'captivus', related to being captured.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    captive of love
    a person who is deeply in love and, therefore, feels trapped
    cautivo del amor
    to have captive
    to keep someone under control or dominion
    tener cautivo
    captive in one's own home
    to feel trapped in one's own house due to external circumstances
    cautivo en su propio hogar

    Related Words

    captive state
    state or condition of being captive
    cautividad
    capture
    act of apprehending or retaining someone
    captura
    release
    action of freeing a captive person or animal
    liberación

    Slang Meanings

    C captive in the context of a very possessive relationship.
    He feels captive because his partner doesn't let him go out with friends.
    Se siente cautivo por su pareja, que no le deja salir con amigos.
    to reflect a situation where one is trapped in an unwanted place or situation.
    For him, work has ceased to be an opportunity and has become a captivity.
    Para él, el trabajo ha dejado de ser una oportunidad y se ha convertido en una cautividad.