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    Reclama (en. Claims)

    /reˈklama/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To request something that is owed or one has the right to receive.
    The victim demands compensation for the damages suffered.
    La víctima reclama una compensación por los daños sufridos.
    To demand attention or a solution to a complaint.
    She complains to customer service about the poor service received.
    Reclama al servicio al cliente por el mal servicio recibido.
    To make note of or express dissatisfaction about a matter.
    She complains about the lack of communication in the team.
    Ella reclama por la falta de comunicación en el equipo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reclamare', which means to call back or protest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to demand justice
    To ask for what is fair in a situation.
    reclamar justicia
    to demand attention
    To request attention to something important.
    reclamar atención
    to demand rights
    To insist on the compliance with established rights.
    reclamar derechos

    Related Words

    claim
    A suggestion or complaint presented formally.
    reclamo
    complaint
    An expression of dissatisfaction or discontent about something.
    queja
    request
    A formal petition to obtain something.
    solicitud

    Slang Meanings

    To claim informally or in a joking tone.
    Don't pay attention to him, he just complains about everything without reason.
    No le hagas caso, solo reclama por todo sin razón.
    To complain in an exaggerated manner.
    He always complains as if the world were against him.
    Él siempre reclama como si el mundo estuviera en su contra.