castigado
“castigado” means “grounded” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
grounded, punished
Also: in detention
📝 In Action
Mi hijo está castigado porque no hizo su tarea.
A2My son is grounded because he didn't do his homework.
La profesora dejó a los estudiantes castigados después de clase.
B1The teacher kept the students in detention after class.
ravaged, heavily affected
Also: chastised
📝 In Action
Esa tierra se ve castigada por la sequía.
B2That land looks ravaged by the drought.
Tenía las manos castigadas por el frío y el trabajo duro.
B2His hands were heavily affected/damaged by the cold and hard work.
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Words that translate to "castigado" in Spanish:
chastised→grounded→heavily affected→in detention→punished→ravaged→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: castigado
Question 1 of 2
Which English word best captures the meaning of 'castigado' when describing a teenager?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *castigāre*, which originally meant 'to correct,' 'to purify,' or 'to make clean.' Over time, the meaning shifted to 'discipline' and eventually 'punish,' focusing on the corrective action taken against wrongdoing.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'castigado' always negative?
Yes, 'castigado' always relates to punishment, discipline, or suffering damage. Even in the sense of 'ravaged by the sun,' it implies a negative consequence or deterioration.
How do I make 'castigado' feminine or plural?
Since it acts like a regular adjective, you change the ending: 'castigada' (feminine singular), 'castigados' (masculine plural), and 'castigadas' (feminine plural). It must match the person or thing you are describing.