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prostitute in Spanish

prostitute in Spanish is prostituta, prostituto, camona — prostitute means a person who has sex with others in exchange for money.

prostitute in Spanish

prostituta
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
prostituto
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
camona
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
gamberra
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
jalona
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
pupis
noun
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
prostituir
verb
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
prostituirse
verb
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
prostituir
verb
(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

What does "prostitute" mean?

  1. noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
    "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life."
  2. verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.
    "Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck."
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prostitute in a sentence

  • The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life.
  • Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck.
  • He refused to prostitute his principles just to win the contract.

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What is "prostitute" in Spanish?

"prostitute" in Spanish is prostituta, prostituto, camona. prostitute means: A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.

How do you use "prostitute" in a sentence?

Example: "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life." In Spanish, "prostitute" is prostituta, prostituto, camona.

Are there other ways to say "prostitute" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "prostitute": prostituta, prostituto, camona, gamberra, jalona, pupis.

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