Example: La prisión antigua se usaba para castigar a los criminales.
Definition
"La prisión" refers to a building or place where people are legally held as a punishment for crimes or while awaiting trial. It is a secure facility designed to restrict freedom and confine individuals deemed guilty or accused of criminal activity.
Translations
the prison
de gevangenis
la presó
la prison
das Gefängnis
Etymology
The term "la prisión" originates from the Latin word 'prensio,' which means 'a taking or seizing.' Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'prison' before being adopted into Spanish. Did you know that the concept of a prison as a place for confinement dates back to ancient civilizations, reflecting society's need to enforce rules and maintain order?
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"La prisión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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the prison