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    Rebelarse (en. Rebel)

    /re.βe.'laɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Actively oppose a power or authority.
    The students decided to rebel against the new school rules.
    Los estudiantes decidieron rebelarse contra las nuevas reglas de la escuela.
    Act with resistance instead of accepting the situation.
    The people rebelled against the injustices of the government.
    El pueblo se rebeló ante las injusticias del gobierno.
    Rise up in arms or protests against a regime or authority.
    The rebel army rose up in an insurrection.
    El ejército rebelde se alzó en una insurrección.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'rebellare', which means 'to rebel', derived from 'bellum', which means 'war'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rebel against authority
    Act in opposition to the guidelines or mandates established by an authority figure.
    rebelarse contra la autoridad
    rebel within oneself
    Experience internal conflict or resistance to accepting one's emotions or desires.
    rebelarse dentro de uno mismo
    rebel against the norm
    Act contrary to what is considered common or acceptable by society.
    rebelarse a la norma

    Related Words

    rebel
    A person who opposes norms and authority.
    rebelde
    insurrection
    Violent uprising against established power.
    insurrección
    uprising
    Act of rising up against authority or power.
    sublevación

    Slang Meanings

    To make a revolt with friends.
    Let's rebel this weekend.
    Vamos a rebelarnos este fin de semana.
    To challenge the rules in a fun context.
    Don’t follow the rules, rebel and have fun.
    No sigas las reglas, rebélate y diviértete.