penal
BrE /ˈpiːnl/ AmE /ˈpiːnl/
adjective en → es
relating to laws about crimes and punishments
penal, relativo a penas
- penal code/law
- penal system
Collocations penal law · penal system
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The country has a strict penal code.
El país tiene un código penal estricto.
relating to punishment for crimes
penal, relativo a castigos penales
- penal sentence/term
- penal institution
Collocations penal sentence · penal institution
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He received a five-year penal sentence.
Recibió una sentencia penal de cinco años.
relating to the penalty area in football or soccer
penal, relativo a la zona penal
- penal area
- penal spot
Collocations penal area · penal spot
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The referee awarded a penalty in the penal area.
El árbitro concedió un penalti en la zona penal.