El esclavo
Example: El esclavo trabajaba en el campo durante todo el día.
Definition
"El esclavo" refers to a person who is legally owned by another and forced to work without pay. Historically, slaves were deprived of personal freedom and compelled to perform labor or services under the control of their owners.
Etymology
The term "el esclavo" comes from the Spanish word 'esclavo,' which originates from the Medieval Latin 'sclavus,' meaning 'Slav.' This term arose because many slaves in Europe were of Slavic origin. Did you know? The word evolved to mean anyone held in servitude, regardless of ethnicity.
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"El esclavo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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