condena
1. to express strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something
The government condemns violence in all its forms.
O governo condena a violência em todas as suas formas.
2. to declare someone guilty and impose a legal sentence, typically in court
The judge condemns the defendant to ten years in prison.
O juiz condena o réu a dez anos de prisão.
3. to declare a building or structure unfit for use
The inspector condemns the old warehouse as unsafe.
O inspetor condena o antigo armazém como inseguro.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'condemns' is frequently used in political statements and media coverage. Brazilian Portuguese uses 'condena' identically in legal, governmental, and social criticism contexts. The word carries significant weight in formal discourse and is commonly heard in news reports regarding judicial decisions and public condemnations of social issues.
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