regañó a

scolded …

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scolded … The a introduces the person being scolded; it is not translated as “to” in English.
SP: La profesora regañó a los niños.
EN: The teacher scolded the children.

Tom regañó a Mary por no llegar a tiempo.

Tom scolded Mary for not arriving on time.

El profesor regañó a ese niño.

The teacher scolded that child.

La directora regañó a Tom.

The principal scolded Tom.

Tom regañó a Mary.

Tom scolded Mary.

El director regañó a Tom.

The principal scolded Tom.

Tom regañó a Mary por no llamar para avisar que llegaría tarde.

Tom scolded Mary for not calling to let him know she would be late.