What is the Spanish word for "captive"?

Learn how to say "captive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

captive

Spanish

cautivo

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Alternative translations of "captive"

prisionero
rehén
detenido
preso

Examples of how to use "captive" in Spanish

English
The captive was held in a dark room.
Spanish
El cautivo fue mantenido en una habitación oscura.
English
The prisoner remained a captive for weeks.
Spanish
El prisionero permaneció cautivo durante semanas.
English
The zoo kept the bird as a captive.
Spanish
El zoológico mantuvo al ave como cautivo.
English
They rescued the captive after the storm.
Spanish
Rescatamos al cautivo después de la tormenta.
English
A captive animal needs proper care.
Spanish
Un animal cautivo necesita cuidado adecuado.

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