presos

imprisoned, detained

→ preso
preso prisoner, inmate + s Plural
adjective · masculine plural Rare #43,615
imprisoned, detained
SP: Los sospechosos están presos mientras continúa la investigación.
EN: The suspects are detained while the investigation continues.
Forms of preso
MasculineFeminine
Singular presa
Plural presos

Están presos aquí.

They are imprisoned here.

— Carandiru (2003)

Todos somos presos.

We are all prisoners.

Si seguimos así, nos meterán presos a nosotros.

If we keep this up, they’ll lock us up.

— Taxi Express (1998)

Yo no quiero amigos presos.

I don't want friends in prison.

— Carandiru (2003)

En Canadá, los cinco líderes presos de Libertad de Quebec.

In Canada, the five leaders of Quebec Liberty are imprisoned.

— Jungla de cristal (1988)