1. The state or condition of being a slave; the institution of slavery where people are treated as property
The abolition of slavery was a major turning point in history.
A abolição da escravidão foi um marco importante na história.
2. A state of subjection or servitude; bondage or captivity
He felt trapped in escravidão to his debts.
Ele se sentia preso em escravidão às suas dívidas.
3. The condition of being enslaved to a habit, passion, or obligation
She was in escravidão to her addiction.
Ela estava em escravidão ao seu vício.