Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cafetina
noun
/ka-fe-tee-nah/
Definition
A term used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to a female who manages or runs a brothel or oversees sex workers.
Examples
- The cafetina was known for her strict rules within the brothel.
- In the novel, the cafetina played a significant role in the lives of her workers.
Meaning
The word denotes a woman who organizes the work environment for sex workers, often involved in the business aspect of prostitution.
Synonyms
- madam
- brothel keeper
- procuress