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prisoner in Spanish

prisoner in Spanish is preso, prisionero — prisoner means someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

prisoner in Spanish

preso
noun
prisionero
noun

What does "prisoner" mean?

  1. noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.
    "The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior."
  2. noun Anyone held against their will, not necessarily in a jail.
    "The hostages were kept as prisoners in the basement for three days."
  3. noun Figuratively, someone who feels trapped by their circumstances.
    "He became a prisoner of his own routine."
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prisoner in a sentence

  • The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior.
  • The hostages were kept as prisoners in the basement for three days.
  • He became a prisoner of his own routine.

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What is "prisoner" in Spanish?

"prisoner" in Spanish is preso, prisionero. prisoner means: Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

How do you use "prisoner" in a sentence?

Example: "The prisoner was released after ten years for good behavior." In Spanish, "prisoner" is preso, prisionero.

Are there other ways to say "prisoner" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "prisoner": preso, prisionero.

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