presidio
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el presidio(
preh
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see
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dyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. imprisonment
El líder político acusado de insurgencia fue liberado tras 14 años de presidio.The political leader accused of insurgency was freed after 14 years of imprisonment.
2. (jail)
a. prison
En este presidio están los delincuentes más peligrosos del país.The most dangerous criminals in the country are in this prison.
b. penitentiary (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Se sospecha que los reos escaparon del presidio con la ayuda de los guardias.It is suspected that the two inmates escaped from the penitentiary with the guards' help.
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