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    Esclavo (en. Slave)

    /esˈkla.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in a state of slavery.
    Slaves were forced to work on the plantations.
    Los esclavos eran obligados a trabajar en las plantaciones.
    A person who is subjected to an authority in an absolute manner.
    A slave to his own passions, he could not resist.
    Esclavo de sus propias pasiones, no pudo resistir.
    A person who lacks the freedom to act according to their own will.
    He lived like a slave, unable to decide about his future.
    Vivía como un esclavo, sin poder decidir sobre su futuro.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'servus', which means servant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slave to work
    A person who works excessively and is completely dedicated to their job.
    esclavo del trabajo
    slave to his vices
    A person who cannot control their negative habits.
    esclavo de sus vicios

    Related Words

    slavery
    Condition of being a slave.
    esclavitud
    freedom
    State of not being subordinated.
    libertad

    Slang Meanings

    A person who works excessively.
    He spends his life like a slave, he has no time for anything.
    Se pasa la vida como un esclavo, no tiene tiempo para nada.
    Someone who completely depends on another person.
    He is a slave to his partner, he does not make decisions for himself.
    Es un esclavo de su pareja, no toma decisiones por sí mismo.