sirvientes
“sirvientes” means “servants” in Spanish (people employed to work in a large house).
servants
Also: domestic staff
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Los sirvientes de la mansión prepararon la cena para los invitados.
B1The servants of the mansion prepared dinner for the guests.
En las novelas antiguas, los sirvientes siempre sabían todos los secretos.
B1In old novels, the servants always knew all the secrets.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'serviens', which simply means 'someone who is serving'. It is the plural form of 'sirviente'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sirvientes' the same as 'servidores'?
Not exactly. While both serve, 'servidores' is often used for 'servers' (like in a restaurant or computer servers), whereas 'sirvientes' specifically refers to domestic workers in a home.
Can I use 'sirvientes' to talk about my modern cleaning staff?
It is better to avoid it. Using 'sirvientes' today can sound elitist. Use 'personal de limpieza' or 'empleados' instead.