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How to Say "life sentence" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “life sentence” is “perpetua” — C1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
Criminal law/punishment.
A heavy iron ball and chain resting on a stone floor inside a dim room with a small high window.

Examples

El criminal fue condenado a la perpetua.

The criminal was sentenced to life.

Shortened Phrases

In news headlines, 'la perpetua' is often used as a shorthand for 'la cadena perpetua' (the perpetual chain/imprisonment).

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