English–Spanish
“punish” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kastiˈɣaɾ/
Example
Si rompes la regla, te castigarán.
If you break the rule, you will be punished.
How to say “punish” in Spanish
“Punish” in Spanish is castigar.
Disciplinary action against a rule-breaker.
Example sentences with castigar
La policía puede castigar con una multa a los conductores que exceden el límite.
The police can punish drivers who exceed the limit with a fine.
Tips for using castigar
- In speech te van a castigar is often a joking or threatening phrase, and for formal legal penalties speakers use sancionar or multar to be specific.