How to Say "female servant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “female servant” is “sirvienta” — A2 level.
Examples
La sirvienta preparó el desayuno temprano.
The maid prepared breakfast early.
En esa película antigua, la sirvienta lleva un uniforme blanco.
In that old movie, the maid wears a white uniform.
Mi abuela tenía una sirvienta que vivía en la casa.
My grandmother had a maid who lived in the house.
Gender and Endings
This word ends in -a because it refers specifically to a woman. If you were talking about a man, you would use 'sirviente'.
Using 'sirvienta' in modern settings
Mistake: “Calling a modern domestic worker 'sirvienta' in a formal city setting.”
Correction: Use 'empleada del hogar' or 'asistente' instead. In many places, 'sirvienta' can sound a bit old-fashioned or even slightly disrespectful today.
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