1. A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
The company faced heavy penalties for environmental violations.
A empresa enfrentou pesadas penalidades por violações ambientais.
2. In sports, a disadvantage or punishment given for breaking the rules
The soccer team received two penalties during the match.
O time de futebol recebeu duas penalidades durante a partida.
3. A fee or charge imposed as a consequence of non-compliance
Late payment penalties will be applied to overdue accounts.
Penalidades por pagamento atrasado serão aplicadas às contas vencidas.