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prisoner
prisoner
[Sustantivo]

a person who is held in jail or prison as punishment for a crime, or while awaiting trial or sentencing

prisionero, recluso

prisionero, recluso

Ex: The prisoner escaped during a transfer .

El prisionero escapó durante un traslado.

suspect
suspect
[Sustantivo]

someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: Despite being a suspect, he insisted he was innocent until proven guilty .

A pesar de ser un sospechoso, insistió en que era inocente hasta que se demostrara lo contrario.

lifer
lifer
[Sustantivo]

a prisoner who must stay in prison for life

condenado a cadena perpetua, preso de por vida

condenado a cadena perpetua, preso de por vida

Ex: The lifer appealed for parole after decades in incarceration , citing good behavior and rehabilitation .

El condenado a cadena perpetua solicitó la libertad condicional después de décadas de encarcelamiento, alegando buen comportamiento y rehabilitación.

boot camp
boot camp
[Sustantivo]

a prison program for young offenders with strict discipline and training

campamento de entrenamiento disciplinario, campamento correccional

campamento de entrenamiento disciplinario, campamento correccional

Ex: Studies suggest that boot camps can help reduce recidivism among young offenders when combined with education and counseling.

Los estudios sugieren que los campamentos de entrenamiento pueden ayudar a reducir la reincidencia entre los jóvenes delincuentes cuando se combinan con educación y asesoramiento.

breakout
breakout
[Sustantivo]

an escape from prison or jail

fuga, evasión

fuga, evasión

Ex: The investigation revealed how the breakout was carefully planned and executed over weeks .

La investigación reveló cómo la fuga fue cuidadosamente planificada y ejecutada durante semanas.

cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept

celda

celda

Ex: He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences .

Pasó horas solo en su celda, contemplando sus acciones y sus consecuencias.

custody
custody
[Sustantivo]

a state in which a person is kept in jail or prison, particularly while waiting to be tried

detención

detención

Ex: The inmate was released from custody after serving his sentence .

El recluso fue liberado de custodia después de cumplir su condena.

detention
detention
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

detención,  retención

detención, retención

Ex: Migrants were held in detention centers until their asylum claims could be processed.

Los migrantes fueron retenidos en centros de detención hasta que sus solicitudes de asilo pudieran ser procesadas.

to [do] time
to do time
[Frase]

to serve a prison sentence, typically as a punishment for a crime or offense

Ex: She did time for fraud, as her sentence required.
furlough
furlough
[Sustantivo]

a temporary release of a convict from prison

permiso

permiso

Ex: The inmate was given a furlough for a few days to visit a dying relative .

Al recluso se le concedió un permiso por unos días para visitar a un familiar moribundo.

guard
guard
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

guardia, escolta

guardia, escolta

Ex: They installed security cameras and hired guards to protect their warehouse from theft .

Instalaron cámaras de seguridad y contrataron guardias para proteger su almacén de robos.

high-security
high-security
[Adjetivo]

designed to provide very strong protection against escape, theft, or attack

alta seguridad, ultraseguro

alta seguridad, ultraseguro

Ex: The facility upgraded to high-security systems to prevent breaches and ensure maximum safety .

La instalación se actualizó a sistemas de alta seguridad para prevenir infracciones y garantizar la máxima seguridad.

imprisonment
imprisonment
[Sustantivo]

the act of placing someone in prison or jail as a lawful penalty

encarcelamiento

encarcelamiento

Ex: Imprisonment serves as a deterrent to criminal behavior .

El encarcelamiento sirve como disuasión para el comportamiento criminal.

incarceration
incarceration
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

encarcelamiento

encarcelamiento

Ex: Her incarceration gave her time to reflect on the choices she made in life .

Su encarcelamiento le dio tiempo para reflexionar sobre las decisiones que tomó en la vida.

inmate
inmate
[Sustantivo]

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

preso

preso

Ex: Visitation hours were restricted due to safety concerns for both inmates and visitors .

Las horas de visita estaban restringidas debido a preocupaciones de seguridad tanto para los reclusos como para los visitantes.

jail
jail
[Sustantivo]

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

cárcel

cárcel

Ex: After his conviction , he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison .

Después de su condena, fue trasladado de la cárcel del condado a una prisión estatal.

jailbreak
jailbreak
[Sustantivo]

an escape from jail or prison

fuga, evasión

fuga, evasión

Ex: The media covered the jailbreak in detail , highlighting flaws in prison security .

Los medios cubrieron la fuga de la cárcel en detalle, destacando las fallas en la seguridad penitenciaria.

minimum security prison

a prison where inmates have more freedom and fewer restrictions than in regular prisons

prisión de seguridad mínima, cárcel de seguridad mínima

prisión de seguridad mínima, cárcel de seguridad mínima

Ex: The government implemented programs in the minimum security prison to prepare inmates for reintegration into society .

El gobierno implementó programas en la prisión de seguridad mínima para preparar a los reclusos para la reintegración en la sociedad.

prisoner of conscience

a person imprisoned for their beliefs, opinions, or identity, without using violence

preso de conciencia, prisionero de conciencia

preso de conciencia, prisionero de conciencia

Ex: Human rights groups campaigned for the release of prisoners of conscience detained for peaceful expression .

Los grupos de derechos humanos hicieron campaña por la liberación de los presos de conciencia detenidos por expresión pacífica.

prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

prisionero de guerra

prisionero de guerra

Ex: Captured soldiers may face challenges reintegrating into society after being a prisoner of war.
reformatory
reformatory
[Sustantivo]

an institution designed to reform or rehabilitate young offenders rather than simply punish them

reformatorio, centro de rehabilitación

reformatorio, centro de rehabilitación

Ex: Graduates of the reformatory often speak about how the experience helped them turn their lives around .

Los graduados del reformatorio a menudo hablan sobre cómo la experiencia les ayudó a cambiar sus vidas.

to serve
to serve
[Verbo]

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

cumplir, purgar

cumplir, purgar

Ex: He was in and out of jail , having served time for various offenses .

Estuvo entrando y saliendo de la cárcel, habiendo cumplido condena por varios delitos.

warden
warden
[Sustantivo]

the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

director de la cárcel

director de la cárcel

Ex: The warden played a crucial role in coordinating with law enforcement agencies to address security issues both within and outside the prison .

El director de la prisión desempeñó un papel crucial en la coordinación con las agencias de aplicación de la ley para abordar los problemas de seguridad tanto dentro como fuera de la prisión.

work release
work release
[Sustantivo]

a program that allows prisoners to work outside the prison while serving their sentence

libertad condicional para trabajar, programa de trabajo externo

libertad condicional para trabajar, programa de trabajo externo

Ex: The court recommended work release to facilitate the inmate 's gradual reintegration into society .

El tribunal recomendó el trabajo externo para facilitar la reintegración gradual del recluso en la sociedad.

community service
community service
[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .

Encontró satisfacción en el servicio comunitario, sabiendo que sus esfuerzos estaban teniendo un impacto positivo en los necesitados.

to condemn
to condemn
[Verbo]

to give a severe punishment to someone who has committed a major crime

condenar

condenar

Ex: The court condemned the drug lord to decades behind bars for trafficking large quantities of illegal substances .

El tribunal condenó al capo de la droga a décadas entre rejas por traficar grandes cantidades de sustancias ilegales.

corporal punishment

the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts

castigo físico

castigo físico

Ex: The debate over corporal punishment often centers on the balance between parental rights and the well-being of children .

El debate sobre los castigos corporales a menudo se centra en el equilibrio entre los derechos de los padres y el bienestar de los niños.

disciplinary
disciplinary
[Adjetivo]

relating to the enforcement of rules or the correction of behavior

disciplinario

disciplinario

Ex: Effective disciplinary action aims to modify behavior and prevent future infractions .

La acción disciplinaria efectiva tiene como objetivo modificar el comportamiento y prevenir futuras infracciones.

to penalize

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

sancionar, penalizar

sancionar, penalizar

Ex: By the end of the day , the school will have hopefully penalized those who cheated on the exam .

Para el final del día, la escuela habrá penalizado con suerte a aquellos que hicieron trampa en el examen.

penalty
penalty
[Sustantivo]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

castigo

castigo

Ex: He was given a penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .

Se le impuso una penalización por incumplir los términos de su contrato.

to punish
to punish
[Verbo]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

castigar

castigar

Ex: Company policies typically outline consequences to punish employees for unethical behavior in the workplace .

Las políticas de la empresa generalmente describen las consecuencias para castigar a los empleados por comportamientos poco éticos en el lugar de trabajo.

punishable
punishable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being punished under the law

punible, sancionable

punible, sancionable

Ex: Authorities clarified which actions are legally punishable and the severity of the corresponding penalties .

Las autoridades aclararon qué acciones son punibles legalmente y la severidad de las penas correspondientes.

punishment
punishment
[Sustantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

castigo

castigo

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .

Aceptó su castigo sin quejas.

retribution
retribution
[Sustantivo]

correction imposed as repayment for wrongdoing

castigo

castigo

Ex: The trial provided a form of retribution for the victims ' families .

El juicio proporcionó una forma de retribución para las familias de las víctimas.

sanction
sanction
[Sustantivo]

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

sanción, medida restrictiva

sanción, medida restrictiva

Ex: The United Nations Security Council debated the imposition of sanctions to address the humanitarian crisis in the region .

El Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas debatió la imposición de sanciones para abordar la crisis humanitaria en la región.

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