Manifestaban (en. They were demonstrating)

ma-ni-fes-ta-ban

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The verb 'manifest' in the imperfect tense for the third person plural, used to indicate that a group of people was expressing ideas, feelings, or actions.
The students were expressing their disagreement with the teacher's decision.
Los estudiantes manifestaban su desacuerdo con la decisión del profesor.
It is used to refer to the public demonstration of opinions or feelings.
During the protest, many citizens were expressing their support for the cause.
Durante la protesta, muchos ciudadanos manifestaban su apoyo a la causa.
It reveals the action of making a feeling or idea clear or evident.
The workers were expressing their concern about working conditions.
Los trabajadores manifestaban su preocupación por las condiciones laborales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'manifestare', which means 'to make evident'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to manifest against
To express opposition to something.
manifestarse en contra
to express concerns
To make worries or problems evident.
manifestar preocupaciones
to show support
To show backing or solidarity towards a cause.
manifestar apoyo

Related Words

manifestation
Meeting or public act to express opinions.
manifestación
to manifest
To express or make something evident.
manifestar
manifesto
Document that expresses a set of statements or intentions.
manifiesto

Slang Meanings

To make noise about a specific issue.
People started to manifest about the tax increase.
La gente comenzó a manifestar sobre el aumento de impuestos.
To express something emphatically or passionately.
She was expressing her love for music in a very vibrant way.
Ella manifestaba su amor por la música de una forma muy vibrante.