No. 941 in Portuguese
presos
"Presos" means "prisoners" or "detained" in English.
In a sentence
Os prisioneiros foram considerados culpados e permanecerão presos.
The prisoners were found guilty and will remain imprisoned.
In this sentence, 'presos' refers to individuals who are confined or detained, typically in a prison.
Os parafusos devem estar bem presos na madeira.
The screws should be tightly secured in the wood.
Here, 'presos' is used to describe something that is fastened or held securely in place.
Ficamos presos no trânsito por mais de uma hora.
We got stuck in traffic for over an hour.
In this context, 'presos' refers to being unable to move or being trapped in a situation.
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