Pris (en. Pris)
/pris/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Situation in which a person is captured by the authorities.
The pris of the suspect took place in the early morning.
El pris del sospechoso se realizó en la madrugada.
Action of being apprehended.
The pris of the criminal was very quick thanks to the intervention of the police.
La pris del delincuente fue muy rápida gracias a la intervención de la policía.
Etymology
From the French verb 'prendre', which means 'to take' or 'to grab'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in pris
To be detained or in legal trouble.
estar en pris
to give the pris
To hand someone over to the authorities.
dar el pris
Related Words
prison
Place where detained persons are held.
prisón
detention
Action of detaining someone.
detención
Slang Meanings
Short-term prison.
He was in pris for a couple of days due to a altercation.
Estuvo en pris un par de días por un altercado.
Detention for a minor offense.
They caught him in pris for not having identification.
Lo agarraron en pris por no llevar identificación.