prostitutas
/proh-stee-TOO-tahs/
prostitutes
This illustration depicts the literal translation 'prostitutes,' referring to women engaged in sex work.
prostitutas(noun)
prostitutes
?women who engage in sex work
sex workers
?a more neutral and often preferred term
📝 In Action
Las autoridades discutieron nuevas leyes para proteger a las prostitutas.
B2The authorities discussed new laws to protect prostitutes (sex workers).
El informe mencionaba la difícil situación de muchas prostitutas en la ciudad.
B2The report mentioned the difficult situation of many sex workers in the city.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Feminine Noun
This word is the plural form, referring to multiple women. Remember that any adjectives describing them must also be plural and feminine (e.g., 'prostitutas cansadas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender and Number
Mistake: "Using 'prostitutos' when referring to women."
Correction: The '-as' ending marks it as feminine plural. For men, the term is 'prostitutos' (or the singular 'prostituto').
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing the Right Term
In formal or political discussions, using the phrase 'trabajadoras sexuales' (sex workers) is often considered more respectful and less judgmental than 'prostitutas'.
The figurative meaning of 'prostituted' refers to principles or ideas that have been corrupted or exploited.
prostitutas(adjective)
prostituted
?corrupted or exploited (referring to ideas, principles, or institutions)
betrayed
?having sold out one's principles
📝 In Action
Las ideas originales de la fundación fueron prostitutas por la codicia.
C1The original ideas of the foundation were prostituted (corrupted) by greed.
Acusó a las instituciones de ser prostitutas a los intereses privados.
C2He accused the institutions of being prostituted (sold out) to private interests.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle as Adjective
This form acts like an adjective, derived from the verb 'prostituir' (to prostitute/corrupt). It must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Meaning
This usage is highly figurative and implies a severe moral failing or corruption, often used in serious journalism or critical essays.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: prostitutas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'prostitutas' in its figurative (adjective) sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la forma singular de 'prostitutas'?
La forma singular es 'prostituta'. Se usa para referirse a una sola mujer.
¿Es un término ofensivo?
Aunque es el término estándar en el diccionario, muchas personas y organizaciones sociales prefieren usar 'trabajadoras sexuales' (sex workers) por ser menos estigmatizante y más neutral.