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    Cautivos (en. Captives)

    /kau̯ˈti.bos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who have been captured or detained, usually in a military or conflict context.
    The captives were released after difficult negotiations.
    Los cautivos fueron liberados tras negociaciones difíciles.
    Prisoners of war who are in the custody of an enemy.
    The captives were treated with dignity during their detention.
    Los cautivos fueron tratados con dignidad durante su detención.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'captivus', meaning 'captured'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make captives
    To capture someone and keep them in captivity.
    hacer cautivos
    to be awaiting the captives
    To be awaiting the return of people who have been captured.
    estar a la espera de los cautivos

    Related Words

    captivity
    Condition of being captive.
    cautiverio
    capture
    Action of capturing something or someone.
    captura
    release
    Action of freeing someone from captivity.
    liberación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a situation of control by others.
    At this party, I feel like a captive of the music.
    En esta fiesta, me siento como un cautivo de la música.
    To be a victim of an unfavorable situation.
    After everything that happened, I feel captive of my own decisions.
    Después de todo lo que pasó, me siento cautivo de mis propias decisiones.