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"Condena" is a form of "condena", a noun which is often translated as "sentence". "Castigo" is a form of "castigo", a noun which is often translated as "punishment". Learn more about the difference between "condena" and "castigo" below.
la condena(
kohn
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deh
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (legal)
a. sentence
El recluso cumplió solo nueve meses de su condena.The prisoner served only nine months of his sentence.
a. condemnation
Todos expresaron su condena a estos actos de terrorismo.Everyone expressed their condemnation of these acts of terrorism.
el castigo(
kahs
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tee
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goh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sanction)
a. punishment
El juez decidió que el castigo original fue demasiado severo.The judge decided that the original punishment was too severe.
b. penalty
El castigo por la jugada ilegal fue una tarjeta amarilla.The penalty for the illegal play was a yellow card.
2. (damage)
a. punishment
Es impresionante ser testigo del castigo que el huracán infligió a las costas.It's striking to witness the punishment inflicted upon the coasts by the hurricane.
