Meaning
jail, prison
- prison, jail
- imprisonment, incarceration
In a sentence
Mio cugino è uscito di prigione ieri mattina.
My cousin got out of prison yesterday morning.
Sei mai stato in prigione per lavoro?
Have you ever been in jail for work?
Non voglio vivere come in una prigione.
I don't want to live like in a prison.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prigione | feminine · singular |
| prigioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'prigione' for serious confinement; 'carcere' is more formal/legal. 'Galera' is informal/slang.
- Avoid 'prigione' for short detentions (e.g., police holding cells); use 'cella' or 'guardina'.
- No plural form for abstract sense (imprisonment): 'anni di prigione' (not 'prigioni').