What is the Spanish word for "penal"?

Learn how to say "penal" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

penal

Spanish

penal

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Alternative translations of "penal"

penitenciario
castigatorio
punitivo

Examples of how to use "penal" in Spanish

English
A penal colony is a type of prison.
Spanish
Una colonia penal es un tipo de prisión.
English
The country introduced a new penal code.
Spanish
El país introdujo un nuevo código penal.
English
She faced penal consequences for the mistake.
Spanish
Ella enfrentó consecuencias penales por el error.
English
The judge explained the penal measures clearly.
Spanish
El juez explicó claramente las medidas penales.
English
Their debate focused on penal reform options.
Spanish
Su debate se centró en las opciones de reforma penal.

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