cautiverio

This is the 4659th most frequent Spanish word.

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cautiverio

"Cautiverio" means "captivity" or "imprisonment."


In this context, "cautiverio" is used to describe the imprisonment of a human individual.

El cautiverio del prisionero duró cinco años.

The captivity of the prisoner lasted five years.


Here, "cautiverio" refers to the state of being captive, typically used for animals in a confined situation.

El pájaro finalmente escapó de su cautiverio.

The bird finally escaped from its captivity.


Here, "cautiverio" is used metaphorically to represent mental or emotional confinement.

En los libros, el cautiverio a menudo simboliza las limitaciones de la mente.

In books, captivity often symbolizes the limitations of the mind.