Protesta (en. Protest)

/proˈtesta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Manifestation or action that a group carries out to express its disagreement with something.

The students organized a protest in defense of their rights.

Los estudiantes organizaron una protesta en defensa de sus derechos.

Complaint or claim about something considered unfair.

Their protest was heard by the competent authorities.

Su protesta fue escuchada por las autoridades competentes.

Formal declaration of complaint or disagreement.

I filed a protest with the committee for the poor service received.

Presenté una protesta ante el comité por el mal servicio recibido.

From the Latin 'protesta', which means 'public declaration'.

social protest

Manifestation of a group to claim rights or social changes.

protesta social

to make a protest

To carry out an action to express disagreement.

hacer una protesta

peaceful protest

A demonstration that takes place without violence.

protesta pacífica

manifesto

Document that presents a declaration of principles or reasons in a protest.

manifiesto

discontent

Feeling of dissatisfaction that can lead to protest.

descontento

opponent

Person who opposes something, often related to protest movements.

opositor

to stop the pot

When they didn't pay attention to him, he decided to stop the pot and organize a protest.

Cuando no le hicieron caso, decidió parar la olla y organizar una protesta.

to sound the alarm

He felt the need to sound the alarm and protest against injustice.

Se sintió con la necesidad de dar la voz de alerta y protestar por la injusticia.