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    Castigar (en. Punish)

    /kas.ti.'ɡaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose suffering or penalty on someone for their actions.
    The teacher decided to punish the student who interrupted the class.
    El profesor decidió castigar al estudiante que interrumpió la clase.
    To reprimand or sanction a fault or crime.
    The judge has the responsibility to punish the guilty.
    El juez tiene la responsabilidad de castigar a los culpables.
    To make someone suffer as a form of correction or punishment.
    Parents sometimes punish their children so they can learn from their mistakes.
    Los padres a veces castigan a sus hijos para que aprendan de sus errores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'castigāre', which means to correct or punish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to punish by example
    To use one's own behavior as a model for others to learn.
    castigar con el ejemplo
    there is no worse punishment than remorse
    The feeling of guilt or remorse is the greatest punishment one can have.
    no hay peor castigo que el arrepentimiento

    Related Words

    punishment
    Consequence or penalty imposed for inappropriate behavior.
    castigo
    sanction
    Measure taken against someone who has violated a rule.
    sanción
    reprimand
    Warning or reproach given to someone for their behavior.
    reprensión

    Slang Meanings

    To put a stop to it
    Sometimes you have to put a stop to children when they misbehave.
    A veces hay que ponerle un alto a los niños cuando se portan mal.
    To give a warning
    The teacher gave the student a warning for talking in class.
    El el profe le dio un toque al alumno por hablar en clase.