de castigo
/d͡ʒi kasˈt͡ʃi.ɡu/word by word
The English phrase 'grounded' is translated into Portuguese as de castigo.
The phrase de castigo is used to describe someone who is confined to one's room for some misdemeanor (adj).
Meaning: confined to one's room for some misdemeanor (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, de castigo translates to 'of punishment' or 'under punishment'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say someone is grounded, you must use the verb estar (to be) followed by de castigo. While estar de castigo describes the current state of being grounded, ficar de castigo is often used to describe the process or the duration of the punishment.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒi kasˈtʃi.ɡu/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word castigo can also be used in a religious context to describe 'divine punishment' or a 'scourge' sent by God, far beyond the scope of a child being grounded.
- While de castigo is used for children, adults who are 'punished' by a legal system are described using pena, because castigo implies a parental or disciplinary relationship.
- The word castigo comes from the verb castigar, which is a direct relative of the English word 'castigate'.
Examples in context
- Tom está de castigo.Tom is grounded.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is currently grounded using de castigo.Tatoeba #5520913 by bill, translation #2202918 by CK
- Achei que você estivesse de castigo.I thought you were grounded.This sentence is useful for expressing a thought about someone being grounded using de castigo.Tatoeba #4270351 by KimiP, translation #2543815 by CK
- Você está de castigo por uma semana.You're grounded for a week.This sentence is useful for specifying the duration of being grounded using de castigo.Tatoeba #5890999 by sergiomelo, translation #5817629 by OsoHombre
- Você está de castigo até terminar suas tarefas.You are grounded until you finish your chores.
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Example conversation
A mother tells her son he cannot go out because he was bad.
- RodrigoRodrigo, você está de castigo.Rodrigo, you are grounded.
- BeatrizPor que eu estou de castigo, mamãe?Why am I grounded, mom?
- RodrigoPorque você não arrumou seu quarto.Because you didn't clean your room.
- BeatrizIsso é muito injusto!That is so unfair!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (de, castigo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries castigo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
