What is the Spanish word for "punish"?

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

English

punish

Spanish

castigar

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Alternative translations of "punish"

penar
sancionar
multar

Examples of how to use "punish" in Spanish

English
How will you punish your naughty child?
Spanish
¿Cómo castigarás a tu niño travieso?
English
Teachers punish cheaters to keep classes fair.
Spanish
Los maestros castigan a los tramposos para mantener las clases justas.
English
The coach punished him after the game.
Spanish
El entrenador lo castigó después del partido.
English
She is punishing the puppy for chewing shoes.
Spanish
Ella está castigando al cachorro por morder los zapatos.
English
They have punished the player for missing practice.
Spanish
Han castigado al jugador por faltar a la práctica.

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