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complain in Spanish

complain in Spanish is quejarse, lamentarse, alegar — complain means to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.

complain in Spanish

quejarse
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
lamentarse
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
alegar
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
querellarse
verb
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
quejarse
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
protestar
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
querellarse
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
reclamar
verb
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

What does "complain" mean?

  1. verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
    "Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant."
  2. verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.
    "She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors."
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complain in a sentence

  • Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
  • He never complains, even when things go wrong.
  • She complained to the police about the noisy neighbors.

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What is "complain" in Spanish?

"complain" in Spanish is quejarse, lamentarse, alegar. complain means: To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.

How do you use "complain" in a sentence?

Example: "Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant." In Spanish, "complain" is quejarse, lamentarse, alegar.

Are there other ways to say "complain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "complain": quejarse, lamentarse, alegar, querellarse, protestar, reclamar.

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