Rebeldía (en. Rebellion)

re-bel-dí-a

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Resistance to established power or authority.
The rebellion of the youth was evident during the protests.
La rebeldía de los jóvenes fue evidente durante las protestas.
Defiant attitude towards social norms.
Her rebellion led her to question the school's rules.
Su rebeldía la llevó a cuestionar las reglas de la escuela.
Reaction of an individual or group to oppression.
Rebellion was a fundamental element in the struggle for civil rights.
La rebeldía fue un elemento fundamental en la lucha por los derechos civiles.

Etymology

From Latin 'rebellio', which means 'disobedience' or 'rebellion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to show signs of rebellion
To show challenging or disobedient attitudes.
dar muestras de rebeldía
to act in rebellion
To behave in a way that defies authority.
actuar en rebeldía
youth rebellion
A typical defiant attitude of young people.
rebeldía juvenil

Related Words

rebel
A person who opposes authority.
rebelde
insurrection
Uprising against established power.
insurreción
disobedience
Lack of obedience to an authority or norm.
desobediencia

Slang Meanings

To rebel in an extreme way.
The boy decided to live his rebellion to the fullest, defying all the rules.
El chico decidió vivir su rebeldía al máximo, desafiando todas las reglas.
Attitude of not submitting to social norms.
His way of dressing is an act of rebellion against conventions.
Su forma de vestirse es un acto de rebeldía contra las convenciones.