la penalidad
-the hardship
See the entry for penalidad.

penalidad

la penalidad(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. hardship
Estela aún recuerda las penalidades que sufrió su familia cuando su papá se quedó sin trabajo.Estela still remembers the hardships her family went through when her father lost his job.
b. suffering
Los amigos pueden ayudarte a superar una penalidad.Friends can help you overcome suffering.
a. punishment
Se le impuso una penalidad por intento de soborno.She was imposed a punishment for attempted bribery.
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