recluso

recluso, el recluso, la reclusa(
rreh
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kloo
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. imprisoned
Era práctica común someter a los soldados reclusos a tortura para sonsacarles información.It was common practice to inflict torture on imprisoned soldiers in order to extract information out of them.
b. prison
Hay una sección especial en la cárcel en la que las madres reclusas pueden vivir con sus bebés.There's a special section in the prison where prison mothers can live with their babies.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. prisoner
Los reclusos idearon un plan para fugarse de la cárcel.The prisoners came up with a plan to escape from the prison.
b. inmate
El recluso no puede recibir visitas porque está en aislamiento.The inmate isn't allowed visits because he's in solitary confinement.
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