derecho penal

USAGE NOTE
This word is sometimes capitalized in educational contexts.
el derecho penal(
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reh
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choh
 
peh
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nahl
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. criminal law
Julia está estudiando Derecho Penal en la universidad.Julia is studying criminal law at the university.
b. criminal justice
Bernardo quiere especializarse en derecho penal e ingresar en la abogacía.Bernardo wants to specialize in criminal justice and become a member of the Bar.
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