What does "amonestar" mean in English?

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Spanish

amonestar

English

to warn

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Alternative translations of "amonestar"

to warn
to reprimand
to admonish
to caution
to rebuke

Examples of how to use "amonestar" in Spanish

Spanish
El árbitro amonestó al jugador.
English
The referee warned the player.
Spanish
El profesor amonesta al alumno.
English
The teacher warns the student.
Spanish
La madre amonestó al niño ayer.
English
The mother scolded the boy yesterday.
Spanish
Los padres amonestaban a su hijo.
English
The parents were warning their son.
Spanish
Te amonestaré si haces eso.
English
I will warn you if you do that.

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El árbitro amonestó al jugador.

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