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How to Say "manservant" in Spanish

The Spanish word formanservantis criadoB1 level.

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criado

NounB1formal
a male domestic worker
A colorful illustration of a man dressed in a neat, simple servant's uniform, respectfully carrying a silver tray with a single teacup on it in a large, simple room.

Examples

El criado de la casa trajo el té a la sala.

The manservant of the house brought the tea to the living room.

Llamó a su criado para que le preparara el caballo.

He called his servant to prepare his horse for him.

Feminine Form

The female equivalent of criado is criada (maid or female servant). Both words come from the idea of someone who was 'raised' or 'nurtured' by the household they serve.

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