Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
sancionar
Pronunciation
IPA/sanθjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpenalize
Example
El árbitro sancionó al jugador por una falta.
The referee penalized the player for a foul.
More examples
La empresa sancionó al empleado por incumplir el horario.
The company penalized the employee for failing to comply with the schedule.
Core concept
A formal punishment given to someone who breaks a rule.
Common phrases
sancionar a alguien
penalize someone
sancionar con multa
penalize with a fine
sancionar por una falta
penalize for a foul
Similar words
penalizar: Impose a penalty on someone for violating a rule or regulation.
multar: Require payment of a monetary fine from someone for an infraction.
castigar: Inflict punishment or discipline on someone for a misdeed.
suspender: Temporarily bar someone from activity or participation for a set period.
Definition in Spanish
Aplicar una sanción o castigo a quien incumple una norma.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin sancire 'make sacred, confirm' and the noun sanctio 'decree', whose legal sense of formalizing decisions extends to imposing penalties on violators.
Usage tips
- When the direct object is a person (sancionar a alguien) it usually means punish that person, while when the object is a law or regulation it often means approve or ratify it.