How to Say "sex workers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sex workers” is “prostitutas” — B2 level.
Examples
Las autoridades discutieron nuevas leyes para proteger a las prostitutas.
The authorities discussed new laws to protect prostitutes (sex workers).
El informe mencionaba la difícil situación de muchas prostitutas en la ciudad.
The report mentioned the difficult situation of many sex workers in the city.
Plural Feminine Noun
This word is the plural form, referring to multiple women. Remember that any adjectives describing them must also be plural and feminine (e.g., 'prostitutas cansadas').
Confusing Gender and Number
Mistake: “Using 'prostitutos' when referring to women.”
Correction: The '-as' ending marks it as feminine plural. For men, the term is 'prostitutos' (or the singular 'prostituto').
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