🇬🇧🇪🇸 punishment - castigo : English Lesson

Meaning of "punishment" ("castigo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Punishment is a consequence given to someone who has done something wrong, like breaking a rule or misbehaving. It can be anything from losing a privilege (like no TV for a day) to doing extra chores. The goal of punishment is to teach a lesson and help people make better choices next time.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little brother thought washing dishes was a terrible punishment—until I made him clean his room instead.

My cat’s punishment for knocking over my drink? Absolutely nothing—she’s the boss.

The teacher’s punishment for us being noisy? A surprise quiz. We never spoke again.

My dog’s punishment for stealing my sandwich? A tummy full of happiness!

My worst punishment ever? No Wi-Fi for a whole hour—I almost didn’t survive!

Sam drew on the white wall. His mother saw it and felt hurt. She gave a punishment: no TV and no toy cars for three days. He thought about the punishment all day. The punishment felt big. Sam sat quiet, sad and sorry. The punishment made him clean the wall. After the punishment, Sam hugged his mother and smiled.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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