calabozo

Definitions of calabozo
  1. noun
    a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined
    synonyms: mazmorra
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    type of:
    cana, celda
    a room where a prisoner is kept
  2. noun
    a room where a prisoner is kept
    synonyms: cana, celda
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    types:
    encierro
    a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily
    chirona
    a cell for violent prisoners
    mazmorra
    a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined
    type of:
    aposento, cuarto, habitación
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
  3. noun
    a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
    synonyms: cárcel, gayola, gobi, grilo, prisión, talego, trullo
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