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scold in Spanish

scold in Spanish is reñir, regañar, retar — scold means to criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

scold in Spanish

reñir
verb
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
regañar
verb
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
retar
verb
(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

What does "scold" mean?

  1. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
    "The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test."
  2. noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.
    "In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her."
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scold in a sentence

  • The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test.
  • She scolded her dog for digging up the garden.
  • In the old play, she is portrayed as a bitter scold who berates everyone around her.

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What is "scold" in Spanish?

"scold" in Spanish is reñir, regañar, retar. scold means: To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

How do you use "scold" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher scolded the students for talking during the test." In Spanish, "scold" is reñir, regañar, retar.

Are there other ways to say "scold" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "scold": reñir, regañar, retar.

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