Condenas (en. Sentences)
/konˈde.nas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Judicial decision that establishes a punishment.
The judge issued a sentence of ten years in prison.
El juez emitió una condena de diez años de prisión.
Fault or reproach towards someone for their behavior.
Social condemnations are harsher than legal ones.
Las condenas sociales son más severas que las legales.
verb
To impose a penalty or punishment on someone.
The court sentences the accused to serve their penalty.
El tribunal condena al acusado a cumplir con su pena.
To censure or criticize severely.
The press condemns the act of violence that occurred in the city.
La prensa condena el acto de violencia ocurrido en la ciudad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'condemnatio', which means to punish or to condemn.
Common Phrases and Expressions
death sentence
Maximum sentence imposed that involves the execution of the condemned.
condena a muerte
social condemnation
Censure or disapproval from society regarding an action or behavior.
condena social
firm sentence
Sentence that does not admit appeal.
condena firme
Related Words
condemned
A person who has received a sentence.
condenado
condemnatory
That implies or expresses a condemnation.
condenatorio
Slang Meanings
To be condemned to a negative action.
He is condemned to never leave his routine.
Está condenado a no salir nunca de su rutina.
To receive moral punishment for a fault.
He feels condemned for what he did in the past.
Se siente condenado por lo que hizo en el pasado.