1. A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
The company faced a penalty for violating environmental regulations.
A empresa enfrentou uma penalidade por violar regulações ambientais.
2. A disadvantage or loss imposed as a consequence of an action or mistake
There is a penalty for late payment of your bills.
Há uma penalidade pelo pagamento atrasado de suas contas.
3. In sports, a punishment for breaking the rules, such as a free kick or goal attempt
The referee awarded a penalty kick after the foul.
O árbitro concedeu um pênalti após a falta.