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sgridare

to scold

verb zgree-DAH-reh Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to tell off

Usage Note

Sgridare is transitive and informal: parents sgridano children, teachers sgridano students. The noun form is la sgridata ('a scolding'). Use rimproverare for a more formal or written register.

Examples

"La madre ha sgridato il bambino."

Natural Translation

The mother scolded the child.

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