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    Castigada (en. Punished)

    /kas.tiˈɣa.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who has suffered a sanction or penalty.
    The girl had to stay in her room like a punished child.
    La niña tuvo que quedarsi en su cuarto como una castigada.
    One who has been physically or psychologically reprimanded.
    The punished girl at school felt sad due to the taunts from her classmates.
    La castigada en la escuela se sintió triste por las burlas de sus compañeros.

    Etymology

    From the verb castigar, which comes from the Latin 'castigare', meaning 'to correct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be punished
    Means to be under the penalty or sanction imposed by an authority.
    estar castigada
    punished at school
    Refers to a user who has been reprimanded in a school context.
    castigada en la escuela
    punished for her actions
    Indicates that someone has received a negative reaction for their behavior.
    castigada por sus acciones

    Related Words

    punishment
    A sanction imposed on someone for an offense.
    castigo
    sanction
    A disciplinary measure taken against a reproachable act.
    sanción
    reprimand
    Severe censure or criticism towards someone.
    reprimenda

    Slang Meanings

    Girl who has been punished, often informally.
    That punished girl can't go out to the party.
    Esa castigada no puede salir a la fiesta.
    Used to refer to someone who is under observation or control.
    It seems that today she is well punished, they won't let her leave the classroom.
    Parece que hoy está bien castigada, no la dejan salir del aula.