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    Protestando (en. Protesting)

    /pro.esˈtan.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of expressing a complaint or disagreement.
    The group of students is protesting for the lack of resources.
    El grupo de estudiantes está protestando por la falta de recursos.
    To manifest an opinion contrary to a decision or situation.
    Workers protesting for better working conditions.
    Los trabajadores protestando por mejores condiciones laborales.
    To carry out a public demonstration in disagreement.
    The community is protesting against the construction of the plant.
    La comunidad está protestando contra la construcción de la planta.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'to protest', which comes from the Latin 'protestari', meaning 'to make a declaration against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protesting vigorously
    Expressing disagreement with great intensity.
    protestando enérgicamente
    protesting for rights
    Advocating for the defense of rights.
    protestando por derechos
    protesting peacefully
    Expressing disagreement without resorting to violence.
    protestando pacíficamente

    Related Words

    to protest
    To express a complaint or disagreement.
    protestar
    demonstration
    Gathering of people to express a public opinion.
    manifestación
    claim
    Complaint or protest about something.
    reclamo

    Slang Meanings

    To protest
    In the street, everyone was protesting for the reform.
    En la calle todos estaban protestando por la reforma.
    To make noise
    The protesters were making loud noise while they protested.
    Los manifestantes estaban haciendo ruido fuerte mientras protestaban.
    Pot-banging
    During the pot-banging, people were heard protesting from their homes.
    Durante el cacerolazo, se escuchó a la gente protestando desde sus casas.