Condeno (en. I condemn)

/konˈdeno/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To declare a negative judgment or disapproval about someone or something.
The judge sentenced the guilty party to five years in prison.
El juez condenó al culpable a cinco años de prisión.
To classify something unfavorably.
I condemn violence in all its forms.
Condeno la violencia en todas sus formas.
To impose a punishment or penalty on someone for a crime.
Courts condemn those who commit atrocities.
Los tribunales condenan a quienes cometen atrocidades.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'condemnare', which means 'to condemn, to disapprove'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sentence to death
To impose the death penalty on someone for a very serious crime.
condenar a muerte
to condemn to oblivion
To cause something to be forgotten or ignored over time.
condenar al olvido
to condemn terrorism
To express opposition and disapproval towards terrorist acts.
condenar el terrorismo

Related Words

condemnation
The act of condemning.
condenación
condemned
That has been the subject of condemnation.
condenado
condemnable
That deserves to be condemned.
condenable

Slang Meanings

To speak negatively about someone or something.
I don't want you to condemn me without knowing the whole truth.
No quiero que me condenes sin conocer toda la verdad.
To strongly disapprove of an action or attitude.
My friends condemn my decision to move far away.
Mis amigos condenan mi decisión de mudarme lejos.