This is the 5026th most frequent Spanish word.
esclavitud
Slavery; the state of being a slave or the practice of owning slaves.
In this sentence, 'esclavitud' refers to the historical institution of slavery, describing a system where people were held as property.
La esclavitud fue abolida en muchos países durante el siglo XIX.
Slavery was abolished in many countries during the 19th century.
Here, 'esclavitud' is used metaphorically to describe a state of being overly dependent or controlled by technology.
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.
In this context, 'esclavitud' metaphorically highlights exploitative labor conditions that deprive workers of their freedoms.