Translation of Italian word "prigioniero" to English
prigioniero
/pri.dʒoˈnjɛ.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'prigioniero' expresses 'captive, prisoner' (Prisoner, captive). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'prigioniero', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
captive, prisoner
Example
Il soldato è stato fatto prigioniero durante il combattimento.
The soldier was taken prisoner during combat.
Si sente prigioniero delle sue stesse abitudini.
He feels captive to his own habits.
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- Il soldato è stato fatto prigioniero durante il combattimento.— The soldier was taken prisoner during combat.
- Si sente prigioniero delle sue stesse abitudini.— He feels captive to his own habits.
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The Italian word "prigioniero" means "captive, prisoner" in English.
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