Manifestaba (en. Manifested)

/manifestaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something known clearly and evidently.
The artist was manifesting his feelings through his work.
El artista manifestaba sus sentimientos a través de su obra.
To show or express something that is felt or thought.
She was manifesting her discontent with the service received.
Ella manifestaba su descontento con el servicio recibido.
To declare or openly communicate an opinion or desire.
The citizens were manifesting their support for the environmental cause.
Los ciudadanos manifestaban su apoyo a la causa ambiental.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'manifestāre', which means to make clear or evident.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to manifest the truth
To make known what is true.
manifestar la verdad
to express one's opinion
To express what one thinks about a topic.
manifestar su opinión
to express feelings
To express internal emotions or sensations.
manifestar sentimientos

Related Words

manifestation
Action of manifesting; also an event where a collective feeling is expressed.
manifestación
to manifest
Verb that means to make known or declare something.
manifestar
manifesto
Document that formally expresses ideas or demands.
manifiesto

Slang Meanings

To give clear signs of something.
When he arrived late, he was manifesting that he didn’t care about the meeting.
Cuando llegó tarde, me manifestaba que no le importaba la reunión.
To be very obvious or clear about a topic.
His attitude was manifesting that he was upset with the situation.
Su actitud manifestaba que estaba molesto con la situación.