penitentiary

• Relativo a la prisión o al sistema penitenciario, o a la pena de reclusión; se usa especialmente para referirse a instituciones, sanciones o cuestiones carcelarias.

Relating to punishment or imprisonment, typically used in the context of prisons or correctional systems.

1. Relating to punishment or reformC1formal

   Used for the punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers.

   Penitenciario

   • The penitentiary system aims to rehabilitate offenders.
   • He was sentenced to a penitentiary institution for his crimes.
   • Penitentiary reforms have been debated for decades.

   Sinónimoscorrectionaldisciplinarypenalpunitivereformatory

2. Showing penanceC2formal

   Showing or constituting penance; expressing remorse or atonement.

   penitente

   • Her penitentiary acts included fasting and prayer.
   • He performed penitentiary rituals to seek forgiveness.
   • The penitentiary nature of his apology was evident.

   Sinónimoscontritepenitentpenitentialremorsefulrepentant

   Antónimosimpenitentremorselessunrepentant

• Institución penitenciaria donde se recluye a personas condenadas por delitos graves, a menudo con régimen de alta seguridad. Establecimiento para el cumplimiento de penas de prisión prolongadas.

A correctional institution for individuals convicted of major crimes.

1. Correctional facilityB2formalamerican

   A prison or correctional institution where people convicted of serious crimes are sent to serve their sentences.

   Institución penitenciaria

   • The judge sentenced him to ten years in the state penitentiary.
   • The penitentiary is located on the outskirts of the city.
   • He was transferred to a maximum-security penitentiary after the escape attempt.

   Sinónimosjailpenal institutionprison