Sublevados (en. Rebels)

/sub.le.'βa.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to those who have insurrected.
The rebels took control of several cities.
Los sublevados tomaron control de varias ciudades.
Who has been lifted in arms or protest.
The movement of the rebels was clandestine at first.
El movimiento de los sublevados fue clandestino al principio.
Description of people who fight for change.
The rebels demanded better living conditions.
Los sublevados exigían mejores condiciones de vida.

Etymology

From the verb 'sublevar', which comes from the Latin 'sublevare', meaning 'to lift, to elevate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

risen for the cause
People who rise up in defense of a specific cause.
sublevados por la causa
act of uprising
An uprising or rebellion against the established authority.
acto de sublevación

Related Words

uprising
Uprising or action of rebelling.
sublevación
to rise up
To rise up or provoke a revolution.
sublevar
insurrection
Organized rebellion against an authority.
insurrección

Slang Meanings

Rebels fighting against the system.
Those rebels are considered heroes by some.
Esos sublevados son considerados héroes por algunos.
People who challenge authority.
In the community, the rebels were seen with respect.
En la comunidad, los sublevados eran vistos con respeto.