nounnounadjective
el preso
prisoner
Persona que está encerrada en una cárcel por haber cometido un delito o por decisión de una autoridad.
The word "preso" in Spanish means "prisoner" or "captive." It typically refers to a person who is incarcerated or held in a detention facility due to legal charges or criminal activity. In some contexts, it can also mean "held" or "restrained" in a broader sense. The feminine form of the word is "presa."
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El preso logró escapar de la prisión.noun
The prisoner managed to escape from the prison.
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