What is the Portuguese word for "to scold"?

Learn how to say "to scold" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to scold

Portuguese

ralhar

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Examples of how to use "to scold" in Portuguese

English
The mother scolded her son.
Portuguese
A mãe ralhou com o filho.
English
I sometimes scold the students.
Portuguese
Eu ralho às vezes com os alunos.
English
She scolded her brother yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela ralhou com o irmão ontem.
English
My father used to scold me when I made a mistake.
Portuguese
Meu pai ralhava quando eu errava.
English
We will scold them if they repeat the mistake.
Portuguese
Nós ralharemos se repetirem o erro.
English
I would scold if it were necessary.
Portuguese
Eu ralharia se fosse necessário.

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