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    Protestar (en. Protest)

    /pro.te'star/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express opposition to something.
    The citizens decided to protest against the tax increase.
    Los ciudadanos decidieron protestar por la subida de impuestos.
    To publicly complain about a situation.
    The group of students went to protest in the central square.
    El grupo de estudiantes fue a protestar a la plaza central.
    To claim a right or make a demand.
    They protested for better working conditions.
    Ellos protestaron por mejores condiciones laborales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'protestari', which means 'to declare publicly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protest vigorously
    I manifest a strong and determined rejection.
    protestar enérgicamente
    protest about something
    Express discontent or complaint regarding a specific issue.
    protestar por algo
    protest before the authorities
    Complain or file a formal demand to those responsible.
    protestar ante las autoridades

    Related Words

    protest
    Action of presenting objections or complaints.
    protesta
    complaint
    Request or demand for what is considered just.
    reclamo
    opposition
    Action of opposing something.
    oposición

    Slang Meanings

    To protest in an original or creative way.
    An artistic demonstration was organized to protest.
    Se organizó una manifestación artística para protestar.
    To make noise to draw attention to a problem.
    People took to the streets to protest with pots and pans.
    La gente salió a la calle a protestar con cacerolas.