hacer un escándalo

hacer un escándalo
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to throw a fit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Si Gabriel se entera de que Paola invitó a su ex a su boda, va a hacer un escándalo.If Gabriel finds out that Paola invited his ex to the wedding, he's going to throw a fit.
b. to make a scene
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Si el señor Olarte no me atiende ya, voy a hacer un escándalo aquí mismo enfrente de todos.If Mr. Olarte doesn't see me right now, I'm going to make a scene right here in front of everyone.
c. to freak out
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
My mamá hizo un escándalo cuando encontró a Karina y Ana jugando con sus estatuillas de Swarovski.My mom freaked out when she found Karina and Ana playing with her Swarovski figurines.
d. to carry on
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Pablo está afuera, haciendo un escándalo porque dice que el valet le rayó su carro.Pablo is outside, carrying on because he says the valet scratched his car.
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