What is the Spanish word for "prisoner"?

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

English

prisoner

Spanish

prisionero

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Alternative translations of "prisoner"

recluso
preso
cautivo

Examples of how to use "prisoner" in Spanish

English
The prisoner was sentenced to ten years.
Spanish
El prisionero fue condenado a diez años.
English
The prisoner waited quietly for the guard.
Spanish
El prisionero esperó tranquilamente a que llegara el guardia.
English
A prisoner escaped during the storm last night.
Spanish
Un prisionero escapó durante la tormenta de anoche.
English
Each prisoner received a letter from home.
Spanish
Cada prisionero recibió una carta de su familia.
English
The judge spoke directly to the prisoner.
Spanish
El juez habló directamente con el prisionero.

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