Reclamo (en. Claim)

/reˈkla.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of asking for something that is considered fair.

The workers' claim was heard by the company.

El reclamo de los trabajadores fue escuchado por la empresa.

Formal complaint submitted to an authority.

We submitted a claim to the government for the poor quality of service.

Presentamos un reclamo ante el gobierno por la mala calidad del servicio.

Demand for something that one has the right to receive.

We made a claim for the refund of the defective product.

Hicimos un reclamo por el reembolso del producto defectuoso.

From Latin 'reclamare', which means 'to demand again'.

claim of responsibility

Request for someone to assume the consequences of their actions.

reclamo de responsabilidad

to make a claim

To file a complaint or demand something that is due.

hacer un reclamo

claim for damages

Request for compensation for damages suffered.

reclamo por daños

complaint

Expression of dissatisfaction regarding something.

queja

demand

Firm request for what is considered fair.

exigencia

lawsuit

Formal request before a judicial authority.

demanda

Exaggerated or unfounded complaint.

That was just a complaint, not a serious claim.

Esa fue solo una queja, no un reclamo serio.

Claim for attention or recognition.

His attitude is a claim for others to notice him.

Su actitud es un reclamo para que lo miren.