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    Criadas (en. Maids)

    /kɾiˈaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Women who are responsible for household chores, such as cleaning and cooking.
    The maids of the mansion wake up early to start their work.
    Las criadas de la mansión se levantan temprano para comenzar su trabajo.
    Assistants in domestic service.
    The maids attend to the guests during parties.
    Las criadas atienden a los invitados durante las fiestas.
    Employees who care for and educate children.
    Many parents hire maids to help with the upbringing of their children.
    Muchos padres contratan criadas para ayudar con la crianza de sus hijos.

    Etymology

    The term 'criadas' comes from the verb 'criar', which in Spanish means to educate or care for someone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a maid
    Referring to someone who does hard or underappreciated work.
    ser como una criada
    to work like a maid
    Working hard on domestic tasks.
    trabajar como una criada

    Related Words

    to raise
    To care for and educate a child.
    criar
    servant
    A person who is dedicated to serving in a home.
    sirviente
    domestic
    Related to the house or home.
    doméstica

    Slang Meanings

    Luxury maid
    It is sometimes said that she has a luxury maid because she has many comforts at home.
    A veces se dice que tiene una criada de lujo porque tiene muchas comodidades en casa.
    Chacha
    Maids are called chacha in some places in Spain.
    Le dicen chacha a las criadas en algunos lugares de España.