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to tell on
01
delatar, chivarse
to give away information one has obtained about someone, particularly to someone in authority
Ejemplos
He told on his classmates when he saw them cheating on the test.
Él delató a sus compañeros de clase cuando los vio haciendo trampa en el examen.
Do n't tell on me! I'll share my candy with you if you keep it a secret.
No me delates ! Compartiré mis dulces contigo si guardas el secreto.
02
afectar, pasar factura a
(of an experience or a period of time) to affect someone, often in a negative way
Ejemplos
The stress from work was telling on her health.
El estrés del trabajo afectaba su salud.
Long hours of studying began to tell on his performance in school.
Las largas horas de estudio comenzaron a afectar su rendimiento en la escuela.
