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sentence

[ˈsentəns]
noun/verbpl: sentences
sentença/frase
1. A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command
The sentence contains both a noun and a verb.
A frase contém tanto um substantivo quanto um verbo.
2. A punishment imposed by a court of law
The judge handed down a sentence of five years imprisonment.
O juiz proferiu uma sentença de cinco anos de prisão.
3. To impose a sentence on someone found guilty of a crime
The defendant was sentenced to probation.
O réu foi condenado a liberdade condicional.
Synonyms
statementjudgmentverdictcondemnationphraseclause
Antonyms
acquittalpardonclemency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frase/sentença
Frase for grammatical unit; sentença for legal judgment
Rio de Janeiro
frase/sentença
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
frase/sentença
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
frase/sentença
Frase for grammatical unit; sentença for legal judgment; also pena for punishment

Related Idioms & Phrases

serve a sentence
pass sentence
sentence to death
suspended sentence
death sentence
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