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tell on

tell on(
tehl
 
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. delatar
Hey! That's my juice box! I'm going to tell on you!¡Eh! ¡Esa es mi caitja de jugo! ¡Te voy a delatar!
b. acusar
I'm telling on you! - No! Don't tell the teacher! I'm sorry!¡Te voy a acusar! - ¡No! ¡No le digas nada al maestro! ¡Perdóname!
c. chivarse de
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Miguel is such a baby. He's always telling on everyone for stupid stuff.Menudo crío está hecho Miguel. Siempre está chivándose de todos por alguna tontería.
d. chotear
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
Michelle is going to tell on you. You'd better run away!Michelle te va a chotear. ¡Mejor que salgas corriendo!
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