Translation of Spanish word "castigo" to English
castigo
/kasˈtiɣo/
Meaning
NounA punishment or penalty, especially one imposed by a court of law.
How to use
Castigo ('punishment / penalty') is masculine. Noun form of the verb castigar ('to punish'). Castigo corporal — Corporal punishment.
🇬🇧 English
punishment
Example
El castigo por el delito de robo es muy severo.
The punishment for the crime of theft is very severe.
El castigo de la sociedad es la prisión.
The punishment of society is imprisonment.
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Common phrases
- bajo castigo— under punishment / grounded
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The Spanish word "castigo" means "punishment" in English.
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