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/konˈdena/

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Translation

sentence, conviction

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Word origin

From Latin condemnare ('to sentence, to condemn'), from con- (intensive) plus damnare ('to harm, to condemn'). The same root gives English 'condemn' and 'damn'.

Origin
Latin
Root
condemnare
English cognates
condemn, damn

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcondenas

Examples

dictó .

The judge handed down a five-year sentence.

.

The sentence for the crime was very severe.

.

His sentence was reduced for good behaviour.

unánime.

The news prompted unanimous condemnation.

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He served his sentence in the city prison.

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This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 3: condena, interrogatorio, pila and 7 more words.