Quejó (en. Complained)
/keˈxo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express complaints or disagreements.
She complained about the noise in class.
Ella quejó sobre el ruido en la clase.
To manifest pain or discomfort.
The patient complained of a severe headache.
El paciente quejó de un fuerte dolor de cabeza.
To claim something that is considered unfair.
The workers complained about the working conditions.
Los trabajadores quejaron de las condiciones laborales.
Etymology
From Latin 'queri', which means 'to complain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to complain about
To express discontent about something.
quejarse de
to complain loudly
To express complaints audibly.
quejarse en voz alta
one should not complain
Indicates that one should not express discontent.
no hay que quejarse
Related Words
complaint
Expression of a discrepancy or dissatisfaction.
queja
groan
Sound emitted when complaining.
quejido
whiny
A person who frequently complains.
quejumbroso
Slang Meanings
To be in a bad mood
Today I am complaining about everything because I don't feel well.
Hoy estoy quejando de todo porque no me siento bien.
To cry out to the heavens
He complained as if he had lost everything, how exaggerated!
Se quejó como si hubiera perdido todo, ¡qué exagerado!