Meaning
imprisonment
- the state of being confined in prison or solitary confinement
- isolation or withdrawal from social life
In a sentence
Il giudice lo ha condannato a cinque anni di reclusione.
The judge sentenced him to five years of imprisonment.
Durante il processo, l'accusa ha chiesto una lunga pena di reclusione.
During the trial, the prosecution asked for a lengthy prison sentence.
Dopo mesi di reclusione forzata in casa, desiderava uscire.
After months of forced confinement at home, he wanted to go outside.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| reclusione | feminine · singular |
| reclusioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: primarily used in legal contexts and news reports.
- Commonly takes 'anni di': 'condannato a dieci anni di reclusione' (sentenced to ten years' imprisonment).