Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
condenar
Pronunciation
IPA/kondeˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcondemn
Example
La gente suele condenar las injusticias.
People tend to condemn injustices.
More examples
Los líderes condenaron el atentado y pidieron calma.
The leaders condemned the attack and called for calm.
Core concept
An intense moral condemnation or a court ruling that someone is guilty.
Common phrases
condenar enérgicamente
condemn strongly
condenar un atentado
condemn an attack
Similar words
criticar: Points out faults or problems and offers critical evaluation, often with specifics.
reprochar: Expresses blame or displeasure about someone's failure, attitude, or behavior.
desaprobar: Withholds approval or support for an action, idea, or behavior.
censurar: Publicly criticizes and declares something inappropriate, often in an official way.
Definition in Spanish
Expresar desaprobación intensa hacia alguien o algo, o declarar legalmente la culpabilidad de una persona.
Word origin
Derived from Latin condemnāre, combining con- 'intensive' with damnāre 'to punish', the verb covers both forceful moral blame and the formal act of declaring guilt.
Usage tips
- Spanish condenar often implies a serious or legal judgment, so for ordinary criticism speakers typically prefer criticar or decir que no están de acuerdo.