What does "cárcel" mean in English?

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Spanish

cárcel

English

prison

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Alternative translations of "cárcel"

jail

Examples of how to use "cárcel" in Spanish

Spanish
Pasó varios años en la cárcel.
English
He spent several years in prison.
Spanish
Mi tío trabaja en la cárcel.
English
My uncle works in the prison.
Spanish
La cárcel está cerca del río.
English
The prison is near the river.
Spanish
Evitaron la cárcel pagando la multa.
English
They avoided jail by paying the fine.
Spanish
Visité la cárcel por motivos académicos.
English
I visited the prison for academic reasons.

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