El castigo
Example: El juez impuso un castigo severo por el delito cometido.
Definition
"El castigo" refers to the penalty or punishment imposed by an authority, such as a judge, as a consequence for committing an offense or breaking a rule. It aims to discourage wrongful behavior and uphold justice within a legal or social context.
Etymology
The term "el castigo" originates from the Latin word 'castigare,' meaning 'to chastise or correct.' It evolved in Spanish to specifically denote punishment or penalty, especially in legal contexts. Did you know? The root 'cast-' is also linked to the idea of purity or correction, emphasizing the intended reformative nature of punishment.
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"El castigo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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