No. 5,026 in Spanish
esclavitud
Slavery; the state of being a slave or the practice of owning slaves.
In a sentence
La esclavitud fue abolida en muchos países durante el siglo XIX.
Slavery was abolished in many countries during the 19th century.
In this sentence, 'esclavitud' refers to the historical institution of slavery, describing a system where people were held as property.
La adicción a los dispositivos electrónicos puede ser vista como una forma moderna de esclavitud.
Addiction to electronic devices can be seen as a modern form of slavery.
Here, 'esclavitud' is used metaphorically to describe a state of being overly dependent or controlled by technology.
La esclavitud de largas horas de trabajo sin descanso afecta a muchos trabajadores.
The slavery of long working hours without rest affects many workers.
In this context, 'esclavitud' metaphorically highlights exploitative labor conditions that deprive workers of their freedoms.
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