leer la cartilla: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To reprimand or scold someone sharply; to give a stern lecture about their behaviour.
  • To admonish someone by listing rules, obligations, or the consequences of their actions.

  Examples

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  • El profesor leyó la cartilla a los estudiantes después de que muchos llegaron tarde a clase.

    The teacher reprimanded the students after many arrived late to class.

  • Cuando Luis no cumplió con sus responsabilidades, su jefe le leyó la cartilla sin rodeos.

    When Luis didn't fulfill his responsibilities, his boss scolded him directly.

  • No me gusta que me lean la cartilla, prefiero que me expliquen las cosas con calma y respeto.

    I don't like being scolded; I prefer things to be explained to me calmly and respectfully.

• 2.

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  • To read out a standard set of instructions, regulations, or formal statements (literalized usage).

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  • El guía leyó la cartilla con las normas del museo antes de comenzar el recorrido.

    The guide read out the museum rules before starting the tour.

  • Durante la reunión, el gerente leyó la cartilla sobre las políticas de seguridad laboral.

    During the meeting, the manager read the booklet about workplace safety policies.

  • Nos pidieron que leyéramos la cartilla con las instrucciones del nuevo sistema antes de usarlo.

    We were asked to read the instruction manual of the new system before using it.

  • Antes de firmar el contrato, el abogado leyó la cartilla detallando las cláusulas importantes.

    Before signing the contract, the lawyer read the document outlining the important clauses.