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“slavery” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esklaβiˈtuð/

Example

La esclavitud fue abolida en muchos países.

Slavery was abolished in many countries.

Illustration for esclavitud (slavery)

How to say “slavery” in Spanish

“Slavery” in Spanish is esclavitud.

Condition of coerced servitude that removes people's freedom and autonomy.

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

Example sentences with esclavitud

En las noticias hablaron de casos recientes de esclavitud.

The news reported recent instances of slavery.

Tips for using esclavitud

  • Common collocations include abolir la esclavitud for abolition and trabajo esclavo to refer to forced labor.

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