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    Reo (en. Prisoner)

    /ˈreo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individual convicted of a crime.
    The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison.
    El reo fue sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
    Person who is in prison awaiting trial.
    The convict awaited his transfer to the courtroom.
    El reo aguardaba su traslado a la sala del juicio.
    In some legal contexts, refers to the person accused in a judicial process.
    The lawyer defended the convict against the charges brought.
    El abogado defendía al reo de los cargos imputados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reus', related to the concept of being responsible or guilty.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    king of the convicts
    Term used to refer to a convict who stands out among others in prison.
    rey de los reos
    guilty conscience
    Refers to a person who feels guilty about something they have done.
    reo de consciencia

    Related Words

    crime
    Action that constitutes a violation of criminal law.
    delito
    prison
    Institution where convicted or accused individuals are confined.
    prisión
    trial
    Legal procedure in which the guilt or innocence of an accused person is determined.
    juicio

    Slang Meanings

    Convict who behaves cleverly or deceitfully.
    In prison, that guy is a very clever convict.
    En la cárcel, ese tipo es un reo muy astuto.
    Convict known for committing minor offenses.
    That convict only engages in petty thefts.
    Ese reo solo se dedica a pequeños hurtos.