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    Quejándose (en. Complaining)

    /ke̞ˈxa̞n̞dose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a complaint or dissatisfaction about something.
    The child is complaining because he doesn't want to go to school.
    El niño está quejándose porque no quiere ir a la escuela.
    To manifest pain or discomfort.
    He is always complaining about his headache.
    Siempre se está quejando de su dolor de cabeza.
    To speak negatively about a situation.
    Don't stop complaining about work, seek solutions.
    No dejes de quejarte del trabajo, busca soluciones.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'quejar,' which comes from the Latin 'queri.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    constant complaint
    Act of repeatedly complaining about the same issue.
    queja constante
    I’m not complaining
    Expression indicating that one is satisfied or has no problems.
    no me quejo
    complaining just to complain
    Complaining without a real or serious reason.
    quejarse por quejarse

    Related Words

    complaint
    Expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.
    queja
    lament
    Feeling of pain or sadness about something that cannot be changed.
    lamento
    protest
    Expression of disapproval towards something.
    protesta

    Slang Meanings

    To complain in an exaggerated manner.
    He is complaining as if the world is about to end.
    Está quejándose como si se fuera a acabar el mundo.
    To lament without apparent reason.
    That friend is always complaining, sometimes it's exhausting.
    Ese amigo solo vive quejándose, a veces es cansado.