sentence

US /ˈsen.təns/
UK /ˈsen.təns/
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oración

a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command, and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses.

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Please write a complete sentence.
Por favor, escribe una oración completa.
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The teacher asked us to analyze each sentence in the paragraph.
La maestra nos pidió que analizáramos cada oración en el párrafo.
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clausephraseutterance
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sentencia, condena

a punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense.

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The judge handed down a harsh sentence.
El juez dictó una dura sentencia.
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He received a five-year prison sentence for the crime.
Recibió una sentencia de cinco años de prisión por el crimen.
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punishmentjudgmentverdictcondemnation
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sentenciar, condenar

to declare the punishment decided for an offender.

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The judge will sentence the defendant tomorrow.
El juez sentenciará al acusado mañana.
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He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Fue sentenciado a cadena perpetua.
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condemnconvictpunishdoom
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life sentence