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siervo

serf; servant

noun SYEHR-boh Rare

Origin: From Latin servus (slave, servant).

Usage Note

Siervo historically refers to a serf or feudal bondsman—a person bound to the land under a lord. In modern usage it appears mainly in historical, religious, or literary contexts. Siervo de Dios (Servant of God) is a formal Catholic title used in beatification processes. The feminine is sierva. Do not confuse with ciervo (deer), which sounds similar and differs only in the initial consonant.

Examples

"Los siervos trabajaban las tierras del señor feudal."

Natural Translation

The serfs worked the lands of the feudal lord.

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