Meaning
jailer, prison warder
In a sentence
Il carceriere apre la porta ogni mattina.
The jailer opens the door every morning.
Hai parlato con il carceriere ieri sera?
Did you speak with the jailer last night?
I carcerieri non hanno trovato le chiavi.
The prison warders didn't find the keys.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carceriere | masculine · singular |
| carcerieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Carceriere is more literary or dramatic; in everyday modern contexts, secondino or agente penitenziario is more common.
- It can sound harsh or old-fashioned if used for real prison staff today; prefer official terms in formal or neutral contexts.
- Regular masculine noun: il carceriere, i carcerieri; feminine forms include carceriera, but they are less common in official usage.