protesta
“protesta” means “protest” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
protest, complaintAlso: demonstration, objection
📝 In Action
La protesta de los estudiantes llenó las calles.
B1The students' protest filled the streets.
Presentamos una protesta escrita al gerente por el mal servicio.
B2We filed a written complaint with the manager about the poor service.
Hubo una pequeña protesta frente al ayuntamiento.
A2There was a small demonstration in front of the city hall.
Word Connections
protests, you protestAlso: complains
📝 In Action
Mi hermano siempre protesta cuando tiene que limpiar.
A1My brother always protests (or complains) when he has to clean.
El presidente protesta que la decisión es injusta.
B1The president protests that the decision is unfair.
¿Por qué protesta usted tanto por el precio?
A2Why do you (formal) complain so much about the price?
Word Connections
Indicative
Imperfect
Present
Preterite
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: protesta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'protesta' as a noun?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *protestari*, which meant 'to declare publicly' or 'to bear witness.' Over time, the meaning shifted to publicly declare opposition.
First recorded: 15th century (in similar forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'protesta' only used for political demonstrations?
No. While it's often used for large public events, 'protesta' is also the standard word for any formal complaint, like a complaint you file with a school or a company.
How do I say 'protester' (the person)?
You can use 'el/la manifestante' (the demonstrator) or 'el/la protestante.' 'Manifestante' is often more common when referring to a person participating in a public march.