What does "punitivo" mean in English?

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Spanish

punitivo

English

punitive

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Alternative translations of "punitivo"

punishing
disciplinary
retributive
penal

Examples of how to use "punitivo" in Spanish

Spanish
Una medida punitiva.
English
A punitive measure.
Spanish
El castigo punitivo no siempre ayuda.
English
Punitive punishment doesn't always help.
Spanish
Un enfoque punitivo preocupa a los ciudadanos.
English
A punitive approach worries citizens.
Spanish
El sistema punitivo necesita reforma urgente.
English
The punitive system needs urgent reform.
Spanish
El juez aplicó un método punitivo.
English
The judge applied a punitive method.

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Una medida punitiva.

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