How to Say "domestic staff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “domestic staff” is “sirvientes” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a more formal way to describe help in a household
Examples
Los sirvientes de la mansión prepararon la cena para los invitados.
The servants of the mansion prepared dinner for the guests.
En las novelas antiguas, los sirvientes siempre sabían todos los secretos.
In old novels, the servants always knew all the secrets.
Group Gender Rules
Even though this word looks masculine, it is used to talk about a group of servants that includes both men and women.
Choosing the Right Word
Mistake: “Using 'sirvientes' for a modern housekeeper.”
Correction: Use 'empleado/a del hogar' or 'limpiador/a' for modern workers; 'sirvientes' can sound a bit old-fashioned or like you're talking about a castle.
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