punishment in Portuguese
punishment in Portuguese is punição, castigo — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
punishment in Portuguese
punição
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
castigo
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
punição
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
What does "punishment" mean?
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noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
"The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
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punishment in a sentence
- The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
- His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.
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What is "punishment" in Portuguese?
"punishment" in Portuguese is punição, castigo. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?
Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In Portuguese, "punishment" is punição, castigo.
Are there other ways to say "punishment" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "punishment": punição, castigo.
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