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punishment in Spanish

punishment in Spanish is castigo, punición, escarmiento — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.

punishment in Spanish

castigo
noun
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.
punición
noun
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.
escarmiento
noun
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
noun
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
escarmiento
noun
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
escarmiento
noun
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.
penitencia
noun
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution.

What does "punishment" mean?

  1. 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 Spanish?

"punishment" in Spanish is castigo, punición, escarmiento. 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 Spanish, "punishment" is castigo, punición, escarmiento.

Are there other ways to say "punishment" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "punishment": castigo, punición, escarmiento, penitencia.

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