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    Queja (en. Complaint)

    /ˈke.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Verbal or written expression of dissatisfaction or discontent.
    I filed a formal complaint about the poor service received.
    Presenté una queja formal por el mal servicio recibido.
    A claim made for damage or grievance.
    The complaint about the noise was addressed by the local authority.
    La queja sobre el ruido fue atendida por la autoridad local.
    Sigh or lament for a sorrow or misfortune.
    Her complaint was heard throughout the room.
    Su queja se escuchó por toda la sala.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'querela', which means lament or complaint.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective complaint
    A claim made by a group of people.
    queja colectiva
    to file a complaint
    To make a formal complaint about a service or situation.
    poner una queja
    complaint of conscience
    Feeling of regret or remorse.
    queja de conciencia

    Related Words

    claim
    Action of claiming something.
    reclamo
    dissatisfaction
    State of being unsatisfied.
    insatisfacción
    discontent
    Lack of satisfaction or displeasure.
    descontento

    Slang Meanings

    Complaint about trivial matters.
    That complaint is just a 'no importance' complaint.
    Esa queja es solo una queja de 'ninguna importancia'.
    Complaining about everything.
    He is always in complaining mode; everything seems like a problem to him.
    Siempre está en modo quejoso, cada cosa le parece un problema.