penal

BrE /ˈpiːnl/ AmE /ˈpiːnl/

adjective en → es

1 LEGAL [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to laws about crimes and punishments

penal, relativo a penas

  • penal code/law
  • penal system

Collocations penal law · penal system

  • The country has a strict penal code.

    El país tiene un código penal estricto.

2 PUNISHMENT [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to punishment for crimes

penal, relativo a castigos penales

  • penal sentence/term
  • penal institution

Collocations penal sentence · penal institution

  • He received a five-year penal sentence.

    Recibió una sentencia penal de cinco años.

3 SPORT [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to the penalty area in football or soccer

penal, relativo a la zona penal

  • penal area
  • penal spot

Collocations penal area · penal spot

  • The referee awarded a penalty in the penal area.

    El árbitro concedió un penalti en la zona penal.