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tell on
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tell on(
tehl
an
)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.).
1. (general)
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 (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in 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 (colloquial) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in 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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