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    Quejaba (en. Complained)

    /keˈxawa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of expressing that one is dissatisfied or suffering.
    She complained about her job every day.
    Ella se quejaba de su trabajo todos los días.
    To protest about a negative situation.
    He always complained about the lack of attention in the service.
    Siempre quejaba de la falta de atención en el servicio.
    To lament something that happens to oneself.
    He was complaining about the noises in his house.
    Él se quejaba de los ruidos en su casa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'queri', which means 'to complain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to complain about something
    To express discontent or complaint about a circumstance or situation.
    quejarse de algo
    without complaining
    To accept an adverse situation without making claims.
    sin quejarse
    complaining
    A person who tends to complain frequently.
    quejoso

    Related Words

    complaint
    Expression of dissatisfaction or pain.
    queja
    moan
    Sound emitted when complaining, usually from pain.
    quejido
    whiny
    One who complains constantly or excessively.
    quejumbroso

    Slang Meanings

    To complain in an exaggerated manner.
    Don't be whiny, always complaining about everything.
    No seas quejoso, siempre quejándote por todo.
    To express discontent in a humorous tone.
    Always complaining, but he does it as a joke to make people laugh.
    Siempre quejándose, pero lo hace en broma para hacer reír.