What is the Spanish word for "inmate"?

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

English

inmate

Spanish

recluso

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Alternative translations of "inmate"

interno
preso
prisionero
confinado

Examples of how to use "inmate" in Spanish

English
A prison inmate escaped last night.
Spanish
Un recluso escapó anoche.
English
The inmate worked in the prison kitchen today.
Spanish
El recluso trabajó en la cocina de la prisión hoy.
English
A friendly inmate helped the new arrival.
Spanish
Un recluso amigable ayudó al recién llegado.
English
Every inmate must follow the facility rules.
Spanish
Todos los reclusos deben seguir las reglas de la instalación.
English
The inmate wrote a letter to his family.
Spanish
El recluso escribió una carta a su familia.

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