This is the 5592nd most frequent Spanish word.
presidio
"Presidio" in Spanish means "prison" or "fortress."
In this sentence, 'presidio' refers to a place where individuals are held as punishment for crimes, synonymously with 'prisión' (prison).
El ladrón pasó cinco años en el presidio.
The thief spent five years in prison.
Here 'presidio' is used to mean a historical fort or stronghold, demonstrating its secondary historical usage.
Visité el antiguo presidio que ahora es un museo.
I visited the old fort that is now a museum.
In this context, 'presidio' refers to a structured establishment used during historical periods, reflecting a societal organization aspect.