condenados
“condenados” means “condemned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
condemnedAlso: doomed
📝 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.
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the condemnedAlso: convicts
📝 In Action
Los condenados esperaban el indulto.
C1The condemned (people) were waiting for a pardon.
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Which sentence uses 'condenados' to mean 'doomed'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'condemnare,' which means 'to sentence' or 'to harm by conviction.' It is a combination of 'con-' (altogether) and 'damnare' (to inflict loss or sentence).
First recorded: 13th century
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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.