This is the 1850th most frequent Portuguese word.
punição
Punishment.
Used to refer to the type or method of punishment.
Ele é contra qualquer forma de punição física.
He is against any form of physical punishment.
Used to signify a consequence or penalty for an action.
A punição para o atraso foi um aviso formal.
The punishment for being late was a formal warning.
Used in plural form to discuss penalties in a general context.