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No. 7,641 in Catalan

calabós

"Calabós" means "dungeon" or "jail" in English.

In a sentence

  • El calabós està situat al soterrani de l'antiga presó.

    The cell is located in the basement of the old prison.

    In this sentence, 'calabós' refers to a physical location, specifically a cell or dungeon used for confinement.

  • Van portar el delinqüent al calabós després d'arrestar-lo.

    They took the criminal to the cell after arresting him.

    Here, 'calabós' is used to signify the place where detained individuals are held, further emphasizing its function in law enforcement.

  • L'història explica com els herois van ser tancats en un calabós fosc.

    The story narrates how the heroes were imprisoned in a dark dungeon.

    In this instance, 'calabós' is used metaphorically within a narrative context, illustrating a dungeon as a tool for creating a sense of adversity in storytelling.

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