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detenuto — meaning in English

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English meaning

detainee noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
inmate noun A person held in a prison.

Senses

detenuto is used for these senses in English:

detainee Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
inmate A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

inmate — full definition

noun A person held in a prison.
noun A patient confined to a hospital or institution.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

detenuta prigioniero internato interno residente