What does «cautivo» mean in Spanish?
- One who is forcibly held or confined in some place, deprived of his liberty; prisoner, prisoner.
Examples of use in Spanish: "cristiano cautivo del infiel".
"animales cautivos".
"pájaro cautivo en su jaula".
"los cautivos fueron trasladados a los centros de prisión".
"eran cautivos los que caían en poder de los piratas".
- Enslaved.
- Subsidiary that only provides services to its parent company.
- Serving exclusively a single company.
Examples of use in Spanish: "una aseguradora cautiva".
- Restricted by circumstances that prevent free will.
Examples of use in Spanish: "una audiencia cautiva".
"un mercado cautivo".
- Overpowered or sustained by a passion, attraction, or some emotion; captivated, enraptured.
Examples of use in Spanish: "cautivo de amor".
"cautivo de su mirada".
"cautivo de su belleza".