condenados
/kon-deh-NAH-dohs/
condemned
The iron shackle represents the state of being condemned to a punishment.
condenados(adjective)
condemned
?having received a punishment or sentence
doomed
?certain to fail or suffer
📝 In Action
Los prisioneros fueron condenados a diez años de cárcel.
B1The prisoners were condemned to ten years in prison.
Parece que estamos condenados al fracaso.
B2It seems like we are doomed to failure.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
This word is plural and masculine. Use it when describing a group of men or a mixed group of men and women.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Matching the Group
Mistake: "Las mujeres están condenados."
Correction: Las mujeres están condenadas.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
You can use this word for more than just crime! Use it when you feel like a situation is impossible to win, like being 'doomed' to repeat a mistake.
A group of people facing their sentence together.
condenados(noun)
the condemned
?people who have been sentenced
convicts
?people found guilty of a crime
📝 In Action
Los condenados esperaban el indulto.
C1The condemned (people) were waiting for a pardon.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: condenados
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'condenados' to mean 'doomed'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'condenados' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is a form of the verb 'condenar' used to describe people (an adjective) or to name a group of people (a noun).
Can I use 'condenados' for a group of only women?
No, you should use 'condenadas' if the entire group is female. 'Condenados' is for a group of men or a mixed-gender group.