Manifestación (en. Demonstration)

/manifeˈstasjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Public gathering of people expressing an opinion or demand.
The demonstration for human rights attracted thousands of people.
La manifestación por los derechos humanos atrajo a miles de personas.
Expression or declaration of an idea, feeling, or intention.
The letter was a manifestation of his love for her.
La carta fue una manifestación de su amor hacia ella.
Appearance or visibility of something.
The manifestation of the disease symptoms was immediate.
La manifestación de los síntomas de la enfermedad fue inmediata.

Etymology

From Latin 'manifestatio', which comes from 'manifestare' meaning 'to make evident'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peaceful demonstration
Gathering of people with non-violent intentions.
manifestación pacífica
popular demonstration
Gathering of citizens to express common demands.
manifestación popular
cultural demonstration
Event that showcases the customs and traditions of a group.
manifestación cultural

Related Words

manifesto
Document that expounds a set of ideas or principles.
manifiesto
demonstration
Act of showing or exhibiting something to make it known.
demostración
protest
Expression of opposition to something through gatherings.
protesta

Slang Meanings

March
Today there is a march for education in the city center.
Hoy hay una marcha por la educación en el centro de la ciudad.
Pot-banging protest
The pot-banging protest was a noisy demonstration against the government.
El cacerolazo fue una manifestación ruidosa contra el gobierno.