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    Prostitución (en. Prostitution)

    /pɾo.sti.tuˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Activity through which a person offers sexual services in exchange for payment.
    In many cultures, prostitution is seen as a taboo.
    En muchas culturas, la prostitución es vista como un tabú.
    It also refers to the exploitation of people, especially women, in the sexual field.
    Human trafficking is closely related to prostitution.
    La trata de personas está íntimamente relacionada con la prostitución.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prostitutio', meaning 'to put at disposal' or 'to expose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prostitute's life
    Lifestyle characterized by the activity of prostitution.
    vida de prostituta
    child prostitution
    Sexual exploitation of minors in exchange for money.
    prostitución infantil
    sexual work
    More neutral term used to refer to prostitution.
    trabajo sexual

    Related Words

    sex worker
    Person who consensually offers sexual services in exchange for money.
    trabajador sexual
    sexual exploitation
    Abuse of power to obtain sexual favors from a person.
    explotación sexual

    Slang Meanings

    poker
    It is used to refer to someone who has multiple sexual partners for money.
    Se usa para referirse a alguien que tiene varias parejas sexuales por dinero.
    prosti
    It is a colloquial term used to refer to a prostitute.
    Es un término coloquial para referirse a una prostituta.