bajo la pena (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The provided word combination "bajo la pena" in Spanish corresponds to a prepositional phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/ba.xo la ˈpe.na/

Usage in Spanish

• "Bajo la pena" is commonly used in legal contexts in Spanish.
• It is used frequently in written legal documents and texts, such as laws, contracts, and court rulings.

Examples

1. Spanish: El acusado será condenado bajo la pena de cárcel. English: The accused will be sentenced under the penalty of jail time.

2. Spanish: El incumplimiento del contrato conlleva una multa bajo la pena estipulada. English: Breach of contract carries a fine under the penalty stipulated.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Bajo ninguna circunstancia: Under no circumstance.

• Spanish: Bajo ninguna circunstancia debes revelar esa información. English: Under no circumstance should you disclose that information.

• Bajo sospecha: Under suspicion.

• Spanish: La empresa quedó bajo sospecha de corrupción. English: The company came under suspicion of corruption.

• Bajo llave: Under lock and key.

• Spanish: Guarda ese documento bajo llave. English: Keep that document under lock and key.

Etymology

The phrase "bajo la pena" comes from the combination of the preposition "bajo" (under) and the noun "pena" (penalty), reflecting a condition of being subject to a penalty or punishment.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: bajo castigo (under punishment), bajo sanción (under sanction), bajo amenaza (under threat).
• Antonyms: sin penalidad (without penalty), libre de castigo (free from punishment), sin amenaza (without threat).