be reprimanded
[/bi rɪˈprɪmændɪd/]
verb phrase
ser repreendido/a
1. to receive a formal expression of disapproval or criticism for wrongdoing
The employee was reprimanded for arriving late to work repeatedly.
O funcionário foi repreendido por chegar atrasado repetidamente ao trabalho.
2. to be scolded or admonished by someone in authority
She was reprimanded by her supervisor for the error in the report.
Ela foi repreendida por sua supervisora pelo erro no relatório.
3. to face disciplinary action or official censure
The student was reprimanded by the principal for misbehavior.
O aluno foi repreendido pelo diretor por má conduta.
In Brazilian workplaces and schools, being reprimanded is often a formal process documented in records. Informal expressions like 'levar uma bronca' are common in casual contexts. In Portugal, the distinction between formal administrative reprimands (admoestação) and informal scolding is more pronounced. In American English, the phrase is commonly used in corporate and educational settings, with various euphemisms depending on formality level.
NYC Slang
get chewed out; get dressed down; catch heat
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