Translation
prisoner
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Word origin
From Latin prensus, a contracted past participle of prehendere ('to seize, grasp'). The same root gives English 'prison' and 'apprehend'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- prensus
- English cognates
- prison, apprehend
Grammar
Examples
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The prisoner spent ten years in jail.
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The prisoners eat at twelve noon.
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The guard took the prisoner to his cell.
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How many prisoners are there in this prison?
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The prisoner wrote a letter to his family.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 1: preso, alfombra, muelle and 7 more words.