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prisoner [Am ˈprɪz(ə)nər, Brit ˈprɪz(ə)nə] N

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1. prisoner (captive):

prisoner

prisionero m / prisionera f

he is a prisoner in his own house

no se puede mover de casa

he is a prisoner of his own ideology

es prisionero de sus ideas

he was held prisoner (by enemy forces)

lo tuvieron prisionero

he was held prisoner (by kidnappers)

lo tuvieron secuestrado

to take sb prisoner

tomar a alguien prisionero

to take sb prisoner

coger a alguien prisionero esp Spain

to take prisoners

hacer prisioneros

to take no prisoners

ejecutar a todos los cautivos

2. prisoner (in jail):

prisoner

preso m / presa f

prisoner

recluso m / reclusa f

a prisoner of conscience

un preso de conciencia

3. prisoner (person arrested):

prisoner

detenido m / detenida f

4. prisoner (accused):

prisoner

reo mf

prisoner

acusado m / acusada f

prisoner privileges [ˈprɪz(ə)nə ˌprɪvɪlɪdʒəz] N

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prisoner privileges

beneficios mpl penitenciarios

prisoner of war <pl prisoners of war> N

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preso (presa)

prisoner

convicto (convicta)

prisoner

prisionera política

political prisoner

cautivo (cautiva)

prisoner

prisionero político

political prisoner

preso político

political prisoner

presa política

political prisoner

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prisoner [ˈprɪzənəʳ, Am -ɚ] N

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prisoner

preso(-a) m (f)

prisoner MIL

prisionero(-a) m (f)

to hold sb prisoner

detener a alguien

to take sb prisoner

hacer prisionero a alguien

ex-prisoner N

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ex-prisoner

ex prisionero(-a) m (f)

prisoner of war N

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prisoner of war

prisionero(-a) m (f) de guerra

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let out prisoner

poner en libertad

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prisionero (-a)

prisoner

hacer prisionero a alguien

to take sb prisoner

huido (-a)

escaped prisoner

preso (-a)

prisoner

reo preventivo

remand prisoner

el preso estuvo 6 días incomunicado

the prisoner spent 6 days in solitary confinement

recluso (-a)

prisoner

to hold sb prisoner

detener a alguien

to take sb prisoner

hacer prisionero a alguien

the prisoner was shot while trying to escape

se le aplicó la ley de la fuga al reo

a prisoner is on the loose

un prisionero anda suelto

the prisoner spent 6 days in solitary confinement

el preso estuvo 6 días incomunicado

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A few prisoners were cared for in private homes. en.wikipedia.org

The prisoner had to walk by the guard while looking at him, as at attention. en.wikipedia.org

It is possible that approximately 10% of prisoners died each year. en.wikipedia.org

After the prisoner is stabilized, the prisoner is sent back to his regular unit. en.wikipedia.org

He had taken 340 prisoners, and only had 190 men to guard them. en.wikipedia.org

Seven were taken prisoner and six escaped back to the fort. en.wikipedia.org

Undaunted after several days of such displays, the judge ruled for the prisoners. en.wikipedia.org

Construction began in 1982, and it began receiving prisoners in 1983. en.wikipedia.org

Some even bit the fingers of other prisoners for a taste of blood to satisfy thirst. en.wikipedia.org

Behind the prisoners is a fire, and between the fire and the prisoners is a raised walkway. en.wikipedia.org

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prisoner [Am ˈprɪz(ə)nər, Brit ˈprɪz(ə)nə] N

1. prisoner (captive):

2. prisoner (in jail):

3. prisoner (person arrested):

4. prisoner (accused):

prisoner privileges [ˈprɪz(ə)nə ˌprɪvɪlɪdʒəz] N

prisoner of war <pl prisoners of war> N

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prisoner [ˈprɪzənəʳ, Am -ɚ] N

ex-prisoner N

prisoner of war N

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prisoner [Am ˈprɪz(ə)nər, Brit ˈprɪz(ə)nə] N

1. prisoner (captive):

2. prisoner (in jail):

3. prisoner (person arrested):

4. prisoner (accused):

prisoner privileges [ˈprɪz(ə)nə ˌprɪvɪlɪdʒəz] N

prisoner of war <pl prisoners of war> N

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prisoner in the PONS Dictionary

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prisoner [ˈprɪzənəʳ, Am -ɚ] N

ex-prisoner N

prisoner of war N

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