sentence in Portuguese
sentence in Portuguese is sentença, condenação, pena — sentence means a group of words that forms a complete grammatical statement, usually with a subject and a verb.
sentence in Portuguese
sentença
(dated) The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. [from 14th c.]
condenação
The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. [from 14th c.]
sentença
The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. [from 14th c.]
sentença
A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
pena
A punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime.
frase
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied. In modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]
sentença
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied. In modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]
período
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied. In modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]
sentenciar
(transitive) To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to condemn to punishment.
What does "sentence" mean?
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noun A group of words that forms a complete grammatical statement, usually with a subject and a verb.
"Try to write a shorter sentence."
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noun The punishment given to someone found guilty of a crime.
"He received a five-year sentence for fraud."
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verb To formally give a punishment to someone convicted of a crime.
"The judge sentenced her to two years in prison."
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sentence in a sentence
- Try to write a shorter sentence.
- Every sentence in the essay needs a clear point.
- He received a five-year sentence for fraud.
- The judge sentenced her to two years in prison.
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What is "sentence" in Portuguese?
"sentence" in Portuguese is sentença, condenação, pena. sentence means: A group of words that forms a complete grammatical statement, usually with a subject and a verb.
How do you use "sentence" in a sentence?
Example: "Try to write a shorter sentence." In Portuguese, "sentence" is sentença, condenação, pena.
Are there other ways to say "sentence" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "sentence": sentença, condenação, pena, frase, período, sentenciar.
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