How is the word regañar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Tell off
verb

Reprender a alguien con enfado por algo mal hecho.

To scold someone angrily for doing something wrong.

Examples with “regañar”

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  • La profesora regañó al alumno por llegar tarde. — The teacher told off the student for being late.

  • ¿Por qué lo regañaste delante de todos? — Why did you tell him off in front of everyone?

  • Por favor, no regañes a tu hermano en público. — Please don't tell off your brother in public.

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