captive in Spanish
captive in Spanish is cautivo, captivo, prisionero — captive means a person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
captive in Spanish
cautivo
Held prisoner; not free; confined.
captivo
Held prisoner; not free; confined.
cautivo
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
captivo
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
prisionero
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
preso
What does "captive" mean?
-
noun A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
"The captives were released after months of negotiation."
-
adj Held prisoner, confined, or unable to leave.
"The captive animals paced restlessly along the fence line."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
captive in a sentence
- The captives were released after months of negotiation.
- The captive animals paced restlessly along the fence line.
- A captive audience has nowhere else to go, so the speaker has their full attention.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "captive" in Spanish?
"captive" in Spanish is cautivo, captivo, prisionero. captive means: A person who has been captured and is being held prisoner.
How do you use "captive" in a sentence?
Example: "The captives were released after months of negotiation." In Spanish, "captive" is cautivo, captivo, prisionero.
Are there other ways to say "captive" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "captive": cautivo, captivo, prisionero, preso.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
