Translation
prison
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Word origin
From Latin prensio ('a seizing, a taking'), from prehendere ('to seize'). The same root gives English prison and apprehend.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- prensio
- English cognates
- prison, apprehend
Grammar
Examples
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He was sentenced to ten years in prison.
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The prison is on the other side of the city.
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How long has he been in prison?
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He wrote a book about his life in prison.
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Her brother got out of prison last month.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 1: prisión, oscuro, manejar and 7 more words.