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scolding in Portuguese

scolding in Portuguese is bronca, sermão — scolding means a sharp reprimand or telling-off.

scolding in Portuguese

bronca
noun
An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
sermão
noun
An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.

What does "scolding" mean?

  1. noun A sharp reprimand or telling-off.
    "He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late."
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scolding in a sentence

  • He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late.

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What is "scolding" in Portuguese?

"scolding" in Portuguese is bronca, sermão. scolding means: A sharp reprimand or telling-off.

How do you use "scolding" in a sentence?

Example: "He got a scolding from his mother for coming home late." In Portuguese, "scolding" is bronca, sermão.

Are there other ways to say "scolding" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "scolding": bronca, sermão.

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