What does "escarmiento" mean in English?

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Spanish

escarmiento

English

lesson

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Alternative translations of "escarmiento"

punishment
warning
retribution
deterrent

Examples of how to use "escarmiento" in Spanish

Spanish
Le sirvió de escarmiento.
English
It served as a warning.
Spanish
Le di un escarmiento por llegar tarde.
English
I gave him a warning for arriving late.
Spanish
Ese castigo fue un escarmiento necesario.
English
That punishment was a necessary lesson.
Spanish
Buscó escarmiento para su mala conducta.
English
He sought punishment for his bad behavior.
Spanish
El escarmiento calmó su comportamiento rebelde.
English
The punishment calmed his rebellious behavior.

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Le sirvió de escarmiento.

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