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How to Say "penal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpenalis penalB2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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penal

adjectiveB2formal
related to punishment
A heavy metal gavel resting on a thick law book.

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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