Esclavos (en. Slaves)

/esˈklaβos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

People who are owned by another and are obliged to serve them.

In ancient times, slaves were used in various work activities.

En la antigüedad, los esclavos eran utilizados en diversas actividades trabajos.

Group of individuals who work under exploitative conditions.

Plantation slaves suffered greatly during the harvest.

Los esclavos de las plantaciones sufrían mucho durante la cosecha.

From Latin 'sclavus', which refers to the Slavs, who were historically captured and turned into slaves.

slaves of the system

People who find themselves trapped in an oppressive system that limits their freedom.

esclavos del sistema

to live like a slave

Extension of the struggle and lack of personal freedom, often in work contexts.

vivir como un esclavo

slaves of our desires

Reference to how desires and passions can control our actions.

esclavos de nuestros deseos

slavery

State of being a slave, the oppressive practice of owning other human beings.

esclavitud

freedom

State of being free, opposite to slavery.

libertad

oppression

Action of subjecting someone to authority or power.

opresión

Exploited workers without rights.

Many in construction are treated like slaves due to working conditions.

Muchos en la construcción son tratados como esclavos por las condiciones laborales.

People who feel bound by debts or responsibilities.

I feel like I am a slave to my student loans.

Siento que soy un esclavo de mis préstamos estudiantiles.