manifestación
“manifestación” means “protest” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
protest, demonstration
Also: rally
📝 In Action
Hay una manifestación en el centro de la ciudad.
A2There is a protest in the city center.
Miles de personas acudieron a la manifestación por la paz.
B1Thousands of people attended the peace demonstration.
La manifestación transcurrió de forma pacífica.
B2The protest took place peacefully.
manifestation, expression
Also: sign
📝 In Action
El arte es una manifestación de la cultura.
B1Art is an expression of culture.
Es la primera manifestación de los síntomas.
B2It is the first sign of the symptoms.
Vimos una manifestación de afecto en público.
C1We saw a display of affection in public.
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Words that translate to "manifestación" in Spanish:
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What is the most common use of 'manifestación' in a Spanish city?
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From Latin 'manifestatio'. The root comes from 'manus' (hand) and 'festus' (struck), meaning something so clear it is as if it were 'struck by the hand' or 'palpable'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'protesta' the same as 'manifestación'?
They are very similar. 'Protesta' is a general word for any act of protest, while 'manifestación' specifically refers to the physical gathering or march of people in the street.
Does it always have to be political?
Not necessarily, but it usually is. It can be for any social cause, like environment, labor rights, or even a local neighborhood issue.
What is 'la mani'?
In Spain, people often use 'la mani' as a slangy, short way to say 'la manifestación'.