English–Spanish

“slave” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈklaβo/

Example

No seas esclavo de la moda.

Don't be a slave to fashion.

Illustration for esclavo (slave)

How to say “slave” in Spanish

“Slave” in Spanish is esclavo.

Person deprived of personal freedom by dependence or obligation.

Full entry for esclavo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with esclavo

No quiero ser esclavo de la opinión de los demás.

I don't want to be a slave to others' opinions.

Tips for using esclavo

  • Used figuratively in constructions like 'ser esclavo de + noun' to mean being dominated by a habit, preference, or obligation rather than literally enslaved.

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