English–Spanish
“solitary cell” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθelda/
Example
El preso volvió a la celda al anochecer.
The prisoner returned to the solitary cell at dusk.
How to say “solitary cell” in Spanish
“Solitary cell” in Spanish is celda.
Small, enclosed prison room for individual confinement.
Example sentences with celda
Los guardias cerraron la celda individual después del conteo.
The guards closed the individual cell after roll call.
Tips for using celda
- A formal or legal term in Spanish, so speakers often use cárcel or prisión in casual talk while reserving celda for the specific locked room.