Protesta (en. Protest)

/proˈtes.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A public expression of opinion against something.
They held a protest against the rise in oil prices.
Nagdaos sila ng protesta laban sa pagtaas ng presyo ng langis.
A formal objection to a decision or action.
The group submitted their protest to the local authorities.
Ipinasa ng grupo ang kanilang protesta sa mga lokal na awtoridad.
A demonstration or uprising to show the feelings of the people.
Many people gathered for a protest in front of the church.
Maraming tao ang nagtipon para sa isang protesta sa harap ng simbahan.

Etymology

Spanish (protestar)

Common Phrases and Expressions

hold a protest
to conduct an objection to an issue
magdaos ng protesta

Related Words

objection
The inherent refusal or opposition to a thing or situation.
pagtutol
demonstration
A public gathering to express opinions on an issue.
demonstrasyon

Slang Meanings

Rally or movement against something.
They organized a protest for workers' rights.
Nag-organisa sila ng protesta para sa karapatan ng mga manggagawa.
Cry of dissent.
Many people gathered on the street to express their protest.
Maraming tao ang nagtipon-tipon sa kalsada para ipahayag ang kanilang protesta.
Opposition that is expressed.
The protest in front of the government was really successful.
Yung protesta sa harap ng gobyerno ay talagang matagumpay.