English–Spanish
“mitigating factor” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ateˈnwante/
Example
Su enfermedad fue un atenuante en el juicio.
His illness was a mitigating factor in the trial.
How to say “mitigating factor” in Spanish
“Mitigating factor” in Spanish is atenuante.
A circumstance that lessens the severity or penalty of an act.
Example sentences with atenuante
Que fuera su primera falta sirvió como atenuante y recibió una amonestación.
That it was his first offense served as a mitigating factor and he received a warning.
Tips for using atenuante
- Used mainly in legal and formal contexts and usually presented together with the specific reason that reduces responsibility, such as illness or coercion.