Agravio (en. Grievance)

/aˈɡɾaβjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An act that causes harm or insult to another person.
The grievance suffered was unacceptable in our society.
El agravio sufrido fue inaceptable en nuestra sociedad.
Contempt or lack of respect towards someone.
He considered the comment made by his colleague a grievance.
Consideró un agravio el comentario hecho por su colega.
The action of wronging or a detriment.
The lawsuit was filed for moral grievance.
La demanda fue presentada por agravio moral.

Etymology

From Latin 'aggravius', which means 'increased' or 'aggravated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comparative grievance
Situation in which a person is considered to have been treated unfairly in comparison to another.
agravio comparativo
moral grievance
Harm inflicted on the dignity or integrity of a person.
agravio moral
to commit an offense
Not to offend or harm someone.
no hacer un agravio

Related Words

to wrong
To cause harm or insult to someone.
agraviar
aggravating
Circumstance that increases the severity of a crime or fault.
agravante
offense against the law
Offense or violation that harms the legal order or established norms.
agravio a la ley

Slang Meanings

Taking the mickey
I felt that the comment was a grievance and just taking the mickey.
Siento que el comentario fue un agravio y solo una toma de pelo.
Lowering the line
He committed a grievance by lowering the line on how we should act.
Hizo un agravio al bajar línea sobre cómo deberíamos actuar.