What does "penitenciaría" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "penitenciaría" with examples and practice

Spanish

penitenciaría

English

penitentiary

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Alternative translations of "penitenciaría"

prison
penal institution
correctional facility
jail

Examples of how to use "penitenciaría" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo trasladaron a una penitenciaría.
English
They transferred him to a penitentiary.
Spanish
La penitenciaría está cerca del río.
English
The penitentiary is near the river.
Spanish
Visité la penitenciaría con mi profesor.
English
I visited the penitentiary with my teacher.
Spanish
¿Hay una penitenciaría en esta ciudad?
English
Is there a penitentiary in this city?
Spanish
En la penitenciaría hay una pequeña biblioteca.
English
There is a small library in the penitentiary.

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Lo trasladaron a una penitenciaría.

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