How to Say "enslaved" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “enslaved” is “esclavo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
in servitude
Examples
La población esclava de la colonia aumentó rápidamente.
The enslaved population of the colony grew rapidly.
Se sentía esclavo de las circunstancias.
He felt captive to the circumstances.
Adjective Agreement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'esclavo' must match the gender and number of the noun it describes: 'pueblo esclavo' (masculine singular) vs. 'mujeres esclavas' (feminine plural).
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