Preso (en. Prisoner)

ˈprɛsoʊ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is imprisoned for violating the law.
The prisoner is trying to get parole next year.
Ang preso ay nagsisikap na makakuha ng parole sa susunod na taon.
A person who has lost freedom due to arrest.
Many prisoners study inside the jail.
Maraming preso ang nag-aaral sa loob ng piitan.
A term used for anyone behind bars.
Prisoners have their own life stories.
Ang mga preso ay may kanya-kanyang kwento ng buhay.

Etymology

Spanish (preso)

Common Phrases and Expressions

political prisoner
A person imprisoned due to their beliefs or actions related to politics.
presong pulitikal

Related Words

jail
A place where people convicted of crimes are imprisoned.
piitan
violation
An act of breaking the law that may result in imprisonment.
paglabag

Slang Meanings

Imprisoned.
Oh no, Juan is in jail because of drugs.
Naku, si Juan ay preso dahil sa droga.
Stuck in a situation.
I feel like I'm imprisoned at work, I have no time for myself.
Parang preso ako sa trabaho, wala akong oras para sa sarili ko.
Overwhelmed with obligations.
I can't take it anymore, I feel imprisoned by my deadlines!
Ayaw ko na, parang preso ako sa mga deadlines ko!