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    Quejándose (en. Complaining)

    ke-ha-ndose

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of expressing a complaint or lament.
    She is complaining about the bad weather.
    Ella está quejándose del mal tiempo.
    Act of expressing discomfort or suffering due to a situation.
    The employees are complaining about the long working hours.
    Los empleados se están quejando de las largas horas de trabajo.
    To demonstrate discontent audibly.
    The children won't stop complaining about having to go to school.
    Los niños no dejan de quejarse por tener que ir a la escuela.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'quejar', which has roots in the Latin 'queri', meaning 'to lament'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complain about
    To express discontent about something specific.
    quejarse por
    to not stop complaining
    To continue lamenting without ceasing.
    no parar de quejarse
    complaints and laments
    Expressions of general dissatisfaction.
    quejas y lamentos

    Related Words

    complaint
    Expression of a claim or discontent.
    queja
    to regret
    To feel sadness or distress over something.
    lamentar
    protest
    Public expression of opposition or discontent.
    protesta

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad mood
    Don't talk to me, I'm in a bad mood and just want to complain.
    No me hables, que estoy de mala leche y solo quiero quejarme.
    To be a pest
    Don't stop being a pest, we already know you feel bad.
    No dejes de dar la murga, ya sabemos que te sientes mal.