How to Say "domestic worker" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “domestic worker” is “sirviente” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
more formal or modern context
Examples
El sirviente de la mansión era muy leal a la familia.
The mansion's servant was very loyal to the family.
En la obra de teatro, el sirviente siempre sabe los secretos de todos.
In the play, the servant always knows everyone's secrets.
Gender of the word
This specific word 'sirviente' refers to a male servant. For a female servant, Spanish speakers almost always use the word 'sirvienta'.
Don't confuse with 'servidor'
Mistake: “Using 'servidor' to mean a house servant.”
Correction: Use 'sirviente' for a human employee in a house; 'servidor' is usually for a computer server or a public servant (government worker).
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