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    Quejarse (en. Complain)

    /keˈxaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To verbally express discontent or pain.
    He always complains about his job.
    Siempre se queja de su trabajo.
    To demand something that is considered unfair.
    Don't stop complaining if you're being treated badly.
    No dejes de quejarte si te tratan mal.
    To speak negatively about a situation.
    Sometimes it is necessary to complain about things that don't work.
    A veces es necesario quejarse sobre las cosas que no funcionan.

    Etymology

    From the Latin *cālicāre*, meaning 'to shout, to cry out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    complain to the wind
    To express discontent without expecting a response.
    quejarse al viento
    one should not complain
    Advice not to lament too much.
    no hay que quejarse
    complain for the sake of complaining
    To claim without a valid reason.
    quejarse por quejarse

    Related Words

    complaint
    Expression of discontent.
    queja
    claim
    Request or protest about something.
    reclamo
    discontent
    State of dissatisfaction.
    descontento

    Slang Meanings

    To cry over something trivial.
    Stop complaining like a child.
    Deja de quejarte como un niño.
    To express frustration in an exaggerated manner.
    He only complains because he ran out of coffee.
    Solo se queja por que se le acabó el café.