cautivo
captive
noun kow-TEE-boh Rare
Origin: From Latin captivus (taken prisoner).
Also means
prisoner
Usage Note
Cautivo as a noun means a person held captive; as an adjective it means 'captive' or 'held prisoner.' The phrase mercado cautivo ('captive market') is common in business contexts. The feminine form is cautiva, and the plural forms are cautivos/cautivas.
Examples
"Los cautivos fueron liberados tras las negociaciones."
Natural Translation
The captives were released after the negotiations.

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