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castigado

punish

Que recibe una consecuencia por hacer algo que no estaba bien.

Definition & meaning

Castigado means punished or disciplined for doing something wrong.

It can also mean damaged, worn down, or hard-hit, especially when describing something that has suffered from repeated use, harsh conditions, or adversity.

Grammar & Word origin

Castigado is the past participle of castigar , “to punish.” It is also used as an adjective and agrees with the noun it describes: castigado, castigada, castigados, castigadas.

The verb ultimately comes from Latin castigare, meaning “to correct” or “reprimand.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • sancionado — “sanctioned” or “penalized”; often used for formal penalties.
  • reprimido — “reprimanded” or “restrained”; it can suggest being scolded rather than receiving a punishment.
  • premiado — “rewarded” or “awarded”; an opposite when contrasting punishment with reward.

Common phrases & collocations

  • estar castigado — to be punished; for a child, often “to be grounded.”
  • cabello castigado — damaged or overprocessed hair.
  • zona castigada — a hard-hit area, for example by a storm or economic hardship.

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Examples

El niño está castigado por romper el cristal.adjective

The child is punished for breaking the glass.

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