Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preso
adjective
/ˈprɛ.zu/
Definition
arrested or imprisoned
Examples
- O suspeito foi preso pela polícia após a investigação. (The suspect was arrested by the police after the investigation.)
- A pessoa presa aguarda julgamento. (The arrested person awaits trial.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘preso’ refers to someone who is captured or confined, particularly in a legal context, such as a prisoner.
Synonyms
- detido
- aprisionado
- confinado