penalty
A penalty is a punishment given to someone for breaking a rule, law, or contract. It often involves paying money, losing points in a game, or going to prison.
Ejemplos
3 de 5There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Pen' in 'Penalty'. If you break the law, you might go to the 'Pen' (a slang word for prison).
Quiz rápido
The ____ for breaking the window was that he had to pay for a new one.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: penalty
Ejemplos
There is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
everydayThere is a small penalty for returning the library book late.
The court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
formalThe court decided that the penalty for the crime would be a large fine.
If you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
informalIf you don't finish your chores, the penalty is no TV tonight!
Studies examine whether the death penalty actually reduces crime rates.
academicStudies examine whether the death penalty actually reduces crime rates.
The company had to pay a penalty for failing to finish the project on time.
businessThe company had to pay a penalty for failing to finish the project on time.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
pay the penalty
suffer the consequences of one's actions
under penalty of
subject to a specific punishment if a rule is broken
penalty kick
a free shot at the goal in sports like soccer
Se confunde a menudo con
Punishment is a general term for any negative consequence, while penalty is often used for specific rules, sports, or legal contracts.
A fine is specifically a money penalty, whereas a penalty can be money, time, or loss of points.
Notas de uso
Use 'penalty for' when describing the action that caused the punishment (e.g., penalty for speeding). In sports, it usually refers to a foul or rule violation.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'penalty' when they mean 'pain'. Remember that 'penalty' is about rules and laws, not physical feeling.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Pen' in 'Penalty'. If you break the law, you might go to the 'Pen' (a slang word for prison).
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin word 'poena', which means 'punishment' or 'pain'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, the most common everyday use of 'penalty' is related to sports, especially soccer (football).
Quiz rápido
The ____ for breaking the window was that he had to pay for a new one.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: penalty
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