Word/Phrase: cadena perpetua
Translation: life sentence
Pronunciation: kaˈðena peɾˈpetwa
The judge imposed a cadena perpetua - The judge imposed a life sentence
This crime can lead to cadena perpetua - This crime can lead to a life sentence
He was sentenced to cadena perpetua - He was sentenced to a life sentence
In some countries, cadena perpetua is the maximum penalty - In some countries, life sentence is the maximum penalty
The concept of cadena perpetua varies by jurisdiction - The concept of life sentence varies by jurisdiction