Quejas (en. Complaints)

/ke.xas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of dissatisfaction or protest.
He filed complaints about customer service.
Presentó quejas sobre el servicio al cliente.
Claim made to an authority.
The complaints were sent to the company's address.
Las quejas fueron enviadas a la dirección de la empresa.
Negative comments about something.
The neighbors' complaints increased after the constant noise.
Las quejas de los vecinos aumentaron tras el ruido constante.

Etymology

From Latin 'querella', which means protest or claim.

Common Phrases and Expressions

complaints and claims
Expression used to refer to the action of formally complaining.
quejas y reclamos
no complaints
Phrase that indicates total satisfaction with a service or situation.
no hay quejas
to make complaints
Act of expressing dissatisfaction or discontent about something.
hacer quejas

Related Words

claim
Request for attention due to poor service.
reclamo
protest
Action of demonstrating discontent.
protesta
lamentation
Expression of sorrow or suffering for some cause.
lamentación

Slang Meanings

Complaining
That group is always complaining about anything.
Ese grupo siempre está en quejadera por cualquier cosa.
To cry
There's no need to cry so much, life goes on.
No hay que llorar tanto, la vida sigue.