What does "cautivo" mean in English?

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Spanish

cautivo

English

captive

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Alternative translations of "cautivo"

prisoner
captured
confined
enslaved

Examples of how to use "cautivo" in Spanish

Spanish
El cautivo fue liberado.
English
The captive was released.
Spanish
El cautivo miró por la ventana.
English
The captive looked out the window.
Spanish
La cautiva habló con la guardia.
English
The captive woman spoke with the guard.
Spanish
Encontraron al cautivo en la cueva.
English
They found the captive in the cave.
Spanish
El museo exhibe un pájaro cautivo.
English
The museum displays a captive bird.

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El cautivo fue liberado.

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