trena

la trena(
treh
-
nah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(general)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. slammer
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Nadie quiere contratar a Eddie porque pasó un tiempo en la trena.No one wants to hire Eddie because he served some time in the slammer.
b. can
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Katy salió antes de la trena por buena conducta.Katy got out early from the can on good behavior.
c. clink
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Arrestaron a los ladrones y ahora están en la trena.The bank robbers were arrested and are now in the clink.
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