How to Say "talking-to" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “talking-to” is “sermón” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
being told off
Examples
Mi padre me echó un sermón por llegar tarde a casa.
My father gave me a lecture for arriving home late.
No me vengas con otro sermón sobre mis notas.
Don't give me another lecture about my grades.
Is it always religious?
Mistake: “Thinking 'sermón' is only for church.”
Correction: In daily life, it's actually used more often to describe a parent or boss scolding you for a long time.
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