How to Say "chastisement" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chastisement” is “castigo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
formal or literary
Examples
El castigo por llegar tarde fue barrer el patio.
The punishment for being late was sweeping the yard.
La ley establece un castigo severo para ese crimen.
The law establishes a severe penalty for that crime.
No creo que el castigo deba ser físico.
I don't believe the punishment should be physical.
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'castigo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine articles (el, un, los, unos) with it.
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