la
feminine
/konˈdena/
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Translation
sentence, conviction
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.
redujo buen .
His sentence was reduced for good behaviour.
unánime.
The news prompted unanimous condemnation.
.
He served his sentence in the city prison.
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