condenar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Condenar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/kondenˈaɾ/

Translation Options into English

1. To condemn
2. To sentence
3. To convict

Meaning and Usage

"Condenar" means to declare someone or something to be wrong or reprehensible and to impose a penalty, punishment, or negative judgement. In legal contexts, it refers specifically to issuing a sentence against someone found guilty of a crime.

Frequency of Use

The word is frequently used in both oral and written forms but is particularly common in legal texts and discussions.

Example Sentences

1. La corte decidió condenar al acusado a cinco años de prisión.
   The court decided to condemn the accused to five years in prison.

2. Es fácil condenar a otros sin conocer toda la historia.
   It is easy to condemn others without knowing the whole story.

3. La comunidad se unió para condenar la violencia en la ciudad.
   The community came together to condemn the violence in the city.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "condenar" itself is typically used in a straightforward legal or moral context, it can appear in expressions relating to judgement or disapproval. Here are some idiomatic phrases that might include the concept of condemnation:

1. Condenar a la hoguera
2. To condemn to the stake
3. Referring to punishing someone severely, often used metaphorically.

4. Example: La sociedad a veces condena a la hoguera a quienes son diferentes.
   Society sometimes condemns to the stake those who are different.

5. Condenar a perpetuidad

6. To condemn to life
7. Used in legal contexts referring to life sentences.

8. Example: El jurado decidió condenar al criminal a perpetuidad por sus crímenes.
   The jury decided to condemn the criminal to life for his crimes.

9. No hay quien condene

10. There's no one to condemn
11. Used when something is widely accepted or no one takes a stand against it.
12. Example: En su entorno, no hay quien condene sus malas decisiones.
    In his environment, there's no one to condemn his bad decisions.

Etymology

The verb "condenar" comes from the Latin "condemnare", which is composed of "con-" meaning "together" or "with" and "damnare" meaning "to inflict loss" or "to harm."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Sentenciar (to sentence)
• Denunciar (to denounce)
• Desaprobar (to disapprove)

Antonyms

• Absolver (to absolve)
• Liberar (to free)
• Justificar (to justify)