Sumisa (en. Submissive)

/suˈmisa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who submits to someone else's authority.
The macho culture often sees women as submissive.
La cultura machista a menudo ve a la mujer como sumisa.
In some contexts, it refers to a docile or obedient character.
She has always been very submissive with her partner.
Ella siempre ha sido muy sumisa con su pareja.
adjective
That shows docility or servitude.
Her submissive behavior has earned her the respect of her bosses.
Su comportamiento sumisa le ha ganado el respeto de sus jefes.
That accepts decisions made by others without questioning.
A submissive attitude is required to work at that company.
Se requiere una actitud sumisa para trabajar en esa empresa.

Etymology

From Latin 'submittere', which means to submit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

submissive to desires
That adapts or submits to what another person desires.
sumisa a los deseos
submissive attitude
Behavior that shows docility and acceptance.
actitud sumisa
to be submissive
To accept the authority or desires of others without resistance.
ser sumisa

Related Words

submission
Action of submitting or accepting the authority of another.
sumisión
obedience
Action of complying with someone's orders or desires.
obediencia
docility
Quality of being docile; ease of being guided or handled.
docilidad

Slang Meanings

Companion woman who adapts to the desires of the client.
She works as a submissive in an escort agency.
Ella trabaja como sumisa en una agencia de acompañantes.
Informal term to refer to a woman who follows her partner.
That girl is always the submissive in her relationship.
Esa chica siempre es la sumisa en su relación.