Translation of Romanian word "penitenciar" to English
penitenciar
/penitenˈtsi.ar/
Meaning
NounA place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
How to use
A formal term for prison. 'Închisoare' or 'pușcărie' (informal) are more common in daily speech. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
prison
Example
A fost condamnat la zece ani de penitenciar.
He was sentenced to ten years in prison.
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Common phrases
- gardian de penitenciar— prison warden / guard
- eliberat din penitenciar— released from prison
- regim de penitenciar— penitentiary regime
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What does the Romanian word "penitenciar" mean?▼
The Romanian word "penitenciar" means "prison" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "A fost condamnat la zece ani de penitenciar." (which translates as "He was sentenced to ten years in prison.").
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