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    Presidio (en. Presidio)

    /preˈsiðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A place used in the past as a prison or military base.
    The presidio of San Francisco was essential in the defense of the West Coast.
    El presidio de San Francisco fue fundamental en la defensa de la costa oeste.
    A military facility established in strategically important regions.
    The troops were camped at the presidio, ready for any eventuality.
    Las tropas estaban acampadas en el presidio, listos para cualquier eventualidad.
    A prison system that existed during the colonial era.
    Convicts were sent to the presidio as punishment for their crimes.
    Los convictos eran enviados al presidio como castigo por sus crímenes.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'presidio', which derives from Latin 'praesidium', meaning 'defense' or 'protection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a presidio
    To be in prison or in a correctional institution.
    estar en un presidio
    political presidio
    Place of detention for political prisoners.
    presidio político

    Related Words

    prison
    Institution intended for the detention of convicted individuals or those awaiting trial.
    prisión
    military
    Related to the army or armed forces.
    militar

    Slang Meanings

    High-security prison.
    That guy was in the presidio for several years due to his serious crimes.
    Ese tipo estuvo en el presidio por varios años debido a sus delitos graves.
    Dangerous or unsafe area.
    That neighborhood is like a presidio; it's not safe to walk around there at night.
    Ese barrio es como un presidio, no es seguro andar por ahí de noche.