How to Say "penal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “penal” is “penal” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2formal
related to punishment

Examples
El abogado se especializa en derecho penal.
The lawyer specializes in criminal law.
El código penal establece las consecuencias de los delitos.
The criminal code establishes the consequences of crimes.
One word for both genders
This word stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine noun. You can say 'el sistema penal' or 'la ley penal' without changing the ending.
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