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    Protestó (en. Protested)

    /pɾoˈtesto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Manifest an objection or disagreement.
    She protested against the injustice of the system.
    Ella protestó por la injusticia del sistema.
    Express a complaint or claim.
    The group of students protested against the lack of resources.
    El grupo de estudiantes protestó ante la falta de recursos.
    Reject a decision or action.
    The workers protested against the mass layoffs.
    Los trabajadores protestaron contra el despido masivo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protest strongly
    Express a strong opposition to something.
    protestar enérgicamente
    protest for something
    Demand a change or claim for a specific situation.
    protestar por algo
    protest in the streets
    Participate in a public demonstration to express discontent.
    protestar en las calles

    Related Words

    protest
    Action of expressing disagreement.
    protesta
    demand
    Demand something as a right.
    demandar
    complaint
    Expression of disagreement or discontent.
    queja

    Slang Meanings

    Get into trouble
    Yesterday they protested and got into trouble with the police.
    Ayer protestaron y se metieron en líos con la policía.
    Make noise
    People went out to make noise and protest.
    La gente salió a hacer bulla y protestar.