servidumbre
/seɾbiˈdumbɾe/feminine
The English word 'easement' is translated into Spanish as servidumbre. If unsure, use servidumbre. Wiktionary also lists serventía.
Meaning: legal right to use another person's property (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| servidumbre | /seɾbiˈdumbɾe/ | feminine |
| serventía | /seɾbentia/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
An easement refers to a legal right to use another person's property. In legal contexts, you may see terms like Acuerdo de derechos de paso o convenio de servidumbre for an easement agreement. Specific types of easements include Servidumbre de servicios públicos for an easement for utilities, and Derecho de acceso for an access easement. A common specific type of easement, known as a 'right of way', is expressed as servidumbre de paso.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾbiˈdumbɾe/
Did you know?
- While 'easement' in English sounds like 'ease' or 'comfort', the Spanish servidumbre shares the same root as the word for 'slave'.
- In Spanish, a property that benefits from an easement is called the predio dominante and the property burdened by it is the predio sirviente. These terms mirror the social hierarchy of 'master' and 'servant'.
- While servidumbre is the standard legal term, the word can also be used to describe a group of domestic servants or the state of being in a state of bondage.
Examples in context
- El término 'easement' en inglés se refiere a lo que conocemos en español como 'derecho de paso', que es un concepto legal importante en algunas transacciones de bienes raíces.The term 'easement' in English refers to what we know in Spanish as 'derecho de paso,' which is an important legal concept in some real estate transactions.
- Necesito solicitar permisos de paso para poder despejar el camino hacia mi propiedad.I need to request easements to clear the path to my property.
- La servidumbre de paso es necesaria para este terreno.The right of way easement is necessary for this land.
- Tienen una servidumbre sobre mi propiedad privada.They have an easement over my private property.
- El abogado registró la servidumbre en las escrituras.The lawyer registered the easement in the deeds.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a property dispute at a real estate office.
- Mateo¿Existe alguna servidumbre de paso en este lote?Is there any easement of way on this lot?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, la servidumbre afecta el acceso lateral.Yes, Mateo, the easement affects the side access.
- MateoEsto complica mucho la venta de la finca.This complicates the sale of the farm a lot.
- MaríaDebes revisar los documentos legales con cuidado.You must review the legal documents carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easement” translations and entries servidumbre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries servidumbre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
