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    Encarcelado (en. Imprisoned)

    /enkaɾθeˈlaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in prison.
    The imprisoned person eagerly awaits their trial.
    El encarcelado espera su juicio con ansias.
    An individual whose freedom has been restricted by judicial authority.
    The imprisoned individuals are treated under special regulations.
    Los encarcelados son tratados bajo regulaciones especiales.

    Etymology

    From the verb "encarcelar," which comes from 'encarcel' with the suffix -ado.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Imprisoned by mistake
    A person who has been imprisoned due to a judicial error.
    encarcelado por error
    To be imprisoned
    To be in prison for a determined period of time.
    estar encarcelado

    Related Words

    To imprison
    To detain a person and make them live in a prison.
    encarcelar
    Imprisonment
    The act of imprisoning someone or the state of being imprisoned.
    encarcelamiento
    Freedom
    State or condition of not being imprisoned.
    libertad

    Slang Meanings

    Confinement
    When someone is in confinement, it is said that they are imprisoned.
    Cuando alguien está en encierro, se dice que está encarcelado.
    Encyclopedia
    An 'encyclopedia' in the neighborhood refers to someone who knows a lot and is always in trouble, like an imprisoned person.
    Un 'enciclopedia' en el barrio se refiere a alguien que sabe mucho y está siempre en problemas, como un encarcelado.