How to Say "detainees" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “detainees” is “prisioneros” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
legal context
Examples
Los prisioneros de guerra fueron liberados al final del conflicto.
The prisoners of war were released at the end of the conflict.
El guardia contó a todos los prisioneros antes de cerrar las celdas.
The guard counted all the prisoners before closing the cells.
Masculine Plural Form
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'prisionero.' It is used for a group of male prisoners, or a mixed group of male and female prisoners.
Using the Singular
Mistake: “Vi un prisioneros en la calle.”
Correction: Vi unos prisioneros en la calle. (You need the plural form 'prisioneros' when referring to more than one.)
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