Reclamaciones (en. Complaints)

/rekla̱maθjo̞nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions or requests made to claim a right or demand something considered due.
Claims for defective services increased last month.
Las reclamaciones por servicios defectuosos aumentaron el mes pasado.
Complaint or claim filed with an authority or entity.
I filed several claims with the insurance company.
Presenté varias reclamaciones ante la compañía de seguros.
Claim filed in a legal or administrative context.
Claims are important in the judicial process.
Las reclamaciones son importantes en el proceso judicial.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reclamatio', which means 'to shout again' or 'to protest.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

file claims
To make a formal complaint to an entity.
presentar reclamaciones
customer claims
Complaints or requests for solutions made by consumers.
reclamaciones de clientes
handle claims
To manage or address complaints and claims submitted.
manejar reclamaciones

Related Words

complaint
Expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.
queja
grievance
Demand or request for something considered fair or necessary.
reclamo
to sue
To legally request something.
demandar

Slang Meanings

To claim in a casual tone.
That time I claimed without care, just to annoy.
Esa vez reclamé como si nada, solo por molestar.
To complain without solid grounds.
It was just a claim from those who always seek trouble.
Solo fue una reclamación de los que siempre buscan problemas.