This is the 8823rd most frequent Portuguese word.
apenado
"Penalized" or "convicted."
In this sentence, "apenado" refers to a person who has been sentenced by the legal system, highlighting their status in the context of the justice system.
O apenado cumpria sua pena com dedicação.
The sentenced individual served their sentence with dedication.
Here, "apenada" is used in a context of penalization or penalty, applied in a non-legal sense, such as scoring or competition rules.
Ela era a menos apenada entre os participantes da competição.
She was the least penalized among the participants of the competition.
In this usage, "apenado" metaphorically describes a person feeling sentenced or burdened by an undesirable situation, expressing emotional or psychological impact.