preso

masculine noun

· common

prisoner, inmate

"El preso escribió cartas todos los días."

The prisoner wrote letters every day.

adjective

· common
1

imprisoned, jailed, in prison

"Mi tío estuvo preso dos años."

My uncle was in prison for two years.

2

trapped, captive

"Vivo preso de mis propias dudas."

I live trapped by my own doubts.