What is the Spanish word for "penitentiary"?

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

English

penitentiary

Spanish

penitenciaría

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Alternative translations of "penitentiary"

cárcel
prisión
penal

Examples of how to use "penitentiary" in Spanish

English
He was sent to a federal penitentiary.
Spanish
Fue enviado a una penitenciaría federal.
English
The old penitentiary stood on the hill.
Spanish
La antigua penitenciaría estaba en la colina.
English
He visited the penitentiary to see his brother.
Spanish
Visitó la penitenciaría para ver a su hermano.
English
The penitentiary gates closed with a heavy clang.
Spanish
Las puertas de la penitenciaría se cerraron con un fuerte golpe.
English
She studied conditions inside the penitentiary carefully.
Spanish
Estudió cuidadosamente las condiciones dentro de la penitenciaría.

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