amonestar

to reprimand

amonestar(ah-moh-nehs-tahr)

transitive verb

1. (to rebuke)

a. to reprimand

El director de la escuela amonestó a los estudiantes que faltaron a clase.

The headmaster of the school reprimanded the students who skipped classes.

b. to admonish

(formal)

Varios trabajadores fueron amonestados por el jefe por llegar tarde.

Several workers were admonished by the boss for being late.

2. (sports)

a. to book

Si no quieres que te amonesten en el partido, no hagas faltas.

If you don't want to be booked in the match, don't commit a foul.

b. to caution

Este árbitro es conocido por amonestar a los jugadores a las primeras de cambio.

This referee is known for cautioning players for the slightest thing.

3. (religious)

a. to publish the banns of

El párroco amonestó a los novios en la parroquia donde se iban a casar unos días después.

The parish priest published the bans of the bride and groom in the parish where they were getting married a few days later.

amonestar

transitive verb

1. (reprender)

a. to reprimand

2. (sports)

a. to caution

3. (para matrimonio)

a. to publish the banns of

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amonestar

transitive verb

1 (reprender) to reprimand; (advertir) to warn; (avisar) to advise; (Dep) to caution; book; (Jur) to caution;

2 (Religión) to publish the banns of