No. 3,737 in Spanish
presos
"Presos" means "prisoners" in English.
In a sentence
Los presos están en la cárcel.
The prisoners are in the jail.
Here, 'presos' is used as a noun meaning individuals who are detained or incarcerated.
Los activistas liberaron a los presos políticos.
The activists released the political prisoners.
In this sentence, 'presos' is used again as a noun, referring to individuals who are detained for their political beliefs or actions.
La puerta se cerró dejando a todos presos dentro.
The door closed, leaving everyone trapped inside.
Here, 'presos' is used as an adjective meaning 'trapped' or 'confined'. It describes the state of being unable to move or escape.
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