What is the Spanish word for "punitive"?

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

English

punitive

Spanish

punitivo

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Alternative translations of "punitive"

castigador

Examples of how to use "punitive" in Spanish

English
The company faced punitive damages.
Spanish
La empresa enfrentó daños punitivos.
English
The company imposed a punitive fine last month.
Spanish
La empresa impuso una multa punitiva el mes pasado.
English
Parents warned about punitive discipline at school.
Spanish
Los padres advirtieron sobre la disciplina punitiva en la escuela.
English
The court ordered punitive damages against the company.
Spanish
El tribunal ordenó daños punitivos contra la empresa.
English
Teachers dislike punitive rules that harm students.
Spanish
A los maestros no les gustan las reglas punitivas que perjudican a los estudiantes.

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