What is the Spanish word for "scold"?

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

English

scold

Spanish

regañar

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Alternative translations of "scold"

reprender
amonestar
retar
censurar

Examples of how to use "scold" in Spanish

English
My mom will scold me for being late.
Spanish
Mi mamá me regañará por llegar tarde.
English
I scold my cat for scratching furniture.
Spanish
Yo regaño a mi gato por rascar los muebles.
English
She scolded her brother after the accident.
Spanish
Ella regañó a su hermano después del accidente.
English
The teacher is scolding the noisy students now.
Spanish
El profesor está regañando a los estudiantes ruidosos ahora.
English
He has scolded the dog for barking.
Spanish
Él ha regañado al perro por ladrar.

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