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    Protestaba (en. Protested)

    pro-tes-TA-ba

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To manifest against something, express dissatisfaction.
    The group of students protested for the lack of resources at the university.
    El grupo de estudiantes protestaba por la falta de recursos en la universidad.
    To claim or make a statement expressing discontent.
    She protested vigorously against the council's decision.
    Ella protestaba enérgicamente contra la decisión del consejo.
    To publicly expose oneself to question a situation.
    The community protested against the construction of the new industrial plant.
    La comunidad protestaba contra la construcción de la nueva planta industrial.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'protest', which comes from the Latin 'protestari'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protest vigorously
    To express opposition forcefully.
    protestar enérgicamente
    protest for rights
    To show discontent due to lack of rights.
    protestar por derechos
    go out to protest
    To take to the streets to express disagreement.
    salir a protestar

    Related Words

    protest
    The action of protesting.
    protesta
    demonstration
    A public meeting to express a stance.
    manifestación
    dissatisfaction
    The state of not being satisfied with something.
    disconformidad

    Slang Meanings

    To raise a loud outcry
    When she learned about the price increase, she began to raise a loud outcry.
    Cuando supo del aumento de precios, empezó a poner el grito en el cielo.
    To fight back
    The community decided to fight back against the new law.
    La comunidad decidió dar la batalla contra la nueva ley.