punitivo

Adjective B2 #23889 most common

Translations

Refers to something that inflicts punishment.

Las leyes punitivas que se implementaron no lograron reducir la criminalidad en la ciudad.

The punitive laws that were implemented did not manage to reduce crime in the city.

Las multas punitivas por violar las normas de tráfico pueden ser muy elevadas en esta ciudad.

The punitive fines for violating traffic rules can be very high in this city.