Quejarme (en. Complain)

/keˈxaɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express dissatisfaction or a complaint about a situation.

I always complain about the heavy traffic in the city.

Siempre me quejo del tráfico pesado en la ciudad.

To express suffering or physical pain.

When I hurt myself, I tend to complain involuntarily.

Cuando me hago daño, suelo quejarme involuntariamente.

To file a formal complaint about a service or product.

I decided to complain to customer service about the lack of response.

Decidí quejarme al servicio de atención al cliente por la falta de respuesta.

It derives from the Latin 'quaerere', which means 'to ask, to seek, to request.'

to complain about something

To express discontent or discomfort regarding a specific matter.

quejarse de algo

not stop complaining

To have a constant attitude of complaining.

no parar de quejarse

to complain about the inconveniences

To claim due to discomforts or inconveniences.

quejarse por las molestias

complaint

Expression of displeasure or dissatisfaction.

queja

claim

Request or demand for compensation.

reclamo

protest

Manifestation of disagreement or complaint.

protesta

Chit-chat

He’s always chatting about how he doesn't like his job.

Siempre está con la cháchara de que no le gusta su trabajo.

Complaining

Don't be a crybaby, try to see the positive side.

No seas quejumbroso, intenta ver el lado positivo.