What does "riñir" mean in English?

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Spanish

riñir

English

to scold

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Alternative translations of "riñir"

to scold
to argue
to quarrel
to bicker
to dispute

Examples of how to use "riñir" in Spanish

Spanish
Los niños se riñeron en el patio.
English
The children argued in the yard.
Spanish
Mi madre siempre riñe conmigo.
English
My mother always scolds me.
Spanish
Ayer reñí con mi hermano.
English
Yesterday I argued with my brother.
Spanish
Antes se reñían por los juguetes.
English
They used to fight over toys.
Spanish
No reñiré sin escuchar primero.
English
I won't scold without listening first.

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Los niños se riñeron en el patio.

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