English–Spanish
“scold” in Spanish
How to say “scold” in Spanish
“Scold” in Spanish is reñir.
A tense verbal confrontation where one person reproaches another.
Example sentences with reñir
Los vecinos riñeron por el ruido toda la noche.
The neighbors quarreled about the noise all night.
Tips for using reñir
- The verb takes a before the person who is scolded, shows a present stem change in yo riño, and the reflexive reñirse marks a mutual quarrel rather than a one-sided scold.
Other Spanish words for “scold”
No le regañes por llegar tarde.
Don't scold him for being late.
El entrenador reprende a los jugadores por no esforzarse.
The coach scolds the players for not making an effort.