What is the Spanish word for "imprisonment"?

Learn how to say "imprisonment" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

imprisonment

Spanish

encarcelamiento

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Alternative translations of "imprisonment"

prisión
reclusión
detención
cárcel

Examples of how to use "imprisonment" in Spanish

English
He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Spanish
Fue condenado a cadena perpetua.
English
The judge warned him about possible imprisonment.
Spanish
El juez le advirtió sobre la posible prisión.
English
Her book describes the psychology of imprisonment.
Spanish
Su libro describe la psicología del encarcelamiento.
English
They protested against the unjust imprisonment yesterday.
Spanish
Protestaron contra la prisión injusta ayer.
English
Long imprisonment changed his outlook on life.
Spanish
Una larga condena cambió su perspectiva de la vida.

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He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

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