convicto
“convicto” means “convict” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
convict
Also: prisoner
📝 In Action
El convicto fue trasladado a una prisión de alta seguridad.
B1The convict was moved to a high-security prison.
Muchos convictos estudian carreras universitarias tras las rejas.
B2Many convicts study university degrees behind bars.
La policía busca a un convicto que escapó ayer.
A2The police are looking for a convict who escaped yesterday.
convicted
📝 In Action
Fue declarado convicto de todos los cargos.
B2He was declared convicted of all charges.
El hombre convicto de robo apeló su sentencia.
C1The man convicted of robbery appealed his sentence.
Él es un criminal convicto.
A2He is a convicted criminal.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'convictus,' which describes someone who has been 'overcome' or 'proved wrong' in an argument or trial.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'convicto' mean 'convinced'?
No. Even though they come from the same root, use 'convencido' for beliefs and 'convicto' for legal guilt.
Is 'convicto' always a negative word?
Yes, because it specifically labels someone as having committed a crime or being held for one.
How do I describe a woman who is a convict?
You change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'una convicta'.