complain in Spanish
complain in Spanish is quejarse, lamentarse, alegar — complain means to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
complain in Spanish
quejarse
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
lamentarse
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
alegar
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
querellarse
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
quejarse
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
protestar
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
querellarse
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
reclamar
(intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
What does "complain" mean?
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verb To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about something.
"My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold."
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verb To make a formal report or accusation, especially to an authority.
"He complained to the council about the broken streetlights outside his house."
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complain in a sentence
- My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold.
- Guests complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
- He complained to the council about the broken streetlights outside his house.
- If you see a fault, you can complain to the regulator online.
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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: "My grandfather complains about his sore knees whenever the weather turns cold." 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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