Rebelión (en. Rebellion)

/reβeˈljon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mobilization of individuals or groups against an authority or system.
The rebellion in the country caused a change of government.
La rebelión en el país provocó un cambio de gobierno.
Violent disruption of public order.
The disturbances were considered a rebellion by the authorities.
Los disturbios fueron considerados una rebelión por parte de las autoridades.
Reaction against norms or conditions considered unjust.
The student rebellion demanded better educational conditions.
La rebelión estudiantil exigió mejores condiciones educativas.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'rebellio', which means 'rebellion' or 'insurrection'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular rebellion
Associated with a rise of the population against the government.
rebelión popular
state of rebellion
Situation in which a group rises in arms against authority.
estado de rebelión
peaceful rebellion
Form of protest without the use of violence.
rebelión pacífica

Related Words

rebel
A person who opposes authority.
rebelde
to rebel
To rise up against authority.
rebelarse
insurrectional
Related to insurrection.
insurrecional

Slang Meanings

Student rebellion
The student rebellion was organized in the universities of the country.
La rebelión estudiantil se organizó en las universidades del país.
Popular uprising
The popular uprising became a social phenomenon.
El levantamiento popular se convirtió en un fenómeno social.