calabozo

[kalaˈβoθo]

calabozo Definition

• 1. a dungeon or jail cell, typically underground
• 2. a small village in Venezuela

Using calabozo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calabozo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The prisoner was kept in a calabozo for three days without food or water.

• Example

  Calabozo is a small town located in the central region of Venezuela.

calabozo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for calabozo

• dungeon
• cell
• prison
• jail

Phrases with calabozo

• sent to the calabozo

  to be imprisoned or detained

  Example

  He was sent to the calabozo for stealing a car.

• calabozo mayor

  the main jail in a city or region

  Example

  The criminal was transferred from the local calabozo to the calabozo mayor in the capital city.

• calabozo subterráneo

  an underground dungeon or cell

  Example

  The calabozo subterráneo was used to imprison political dissidents during the dictatorship.

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Summary: calabozo in Brief

'Calabozo' [kalaˈβoθo] refers to a dungeon or jail cell, often located underground. It can also refer to a small village in Venezuela. Examples include 'The prisoner was kept in a calabozo for three days without food or water.' and 'Calabozo is a small town located in the central region of Venezuela.' Phrases include 'sent to the calabozo,' meaning to be imprisoned, and 'calabozo mayor,' referring to the main jail in a city or region.