How to Say "condemnation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “condemnation” is “condena” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La corte dictó una condena de diez años de prisión.
The court handed down a sentence of ten years in prison.
Su condena por fraude arruinó su carrera.
His conviction for fraud ruined his career.
El presidente expresó su condena por los actos de violencia.
The president expressed his condemnation of the acts of violence.
Gender and Articles
Since 'condena' is feminine, always use 'la' before it, or 'una' if you mean 'a sentence' (e.g., 'la condena', 'una condena').
Confusing 'Condena' and 'Sentencia'
Mistake: “Using 'sentencia' only for the punishment length.”
Correction: 'Sentencia' usually refers to the judge's ruling or verdict, while 'condena' refers specifically to the punishment imposed.
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