No. 13,166 in Spanish
preso
"Preso" means "prisoner" or "inmate" in English.
In a sentence
El preso cumplirá su condena pronto.
The prisoner will complete his sentence soon.
Here, 'preso' is used as a noun to refer to a person who is imprisoned.
Quedó preso de sus emociones al verla.
He was overcome by his emotions when he saw her.
In this sentence, 'preso' is used metaphorically to express being captivated or overcome by emotions.
Pedro se siente preso en su trabajo actual, sin posibilidades de crecer.
Pedro feels trapped in his current job, without opportunities for growth.
Here, 'preso' describes a feeling of being figuratively trapped or confined in a situation, akin to being imprisoned.
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