penalty
Pronunciación: [ˈpɛnəlti]
Palabra
Contexto: «games»
(noun) a punishment given when someone breaks the rules in a game or sport. It is usually a special rule that makes it harder for the team that did something wrong.
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The player received a penalty for tripping an opponent on the field.
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The team did not get a penalty, even though the other team played unfairly.
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What kind of penalty did the referee give for that foul?
Contexto: «law»
(noun) a punishment given for breaking a law or rule. This can include fines, bans, or even jail time, depending on how serious the rule was.
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The penalty for speeding in that area is a fine of $100.
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He avoided any penalty because he did not break any laws.
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What is the penalty for not wearing a seatbelt while driving?
Contexto: «finance»
(noun) a fee or cost that you have to pay when you do not follow a financial agreement, like paying a bill late. It is a way to encourage people to stick to their promises.
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She paid her loan on time to avoid any penalty.
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He was surprised that there was no penalty for missing the payment this month.
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Is there a penalty for withdrawing money too early from the account?
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