rebelión
/reh-beh-LYOHN/
rebellion
A 'rebelión' often involves a group of people coming together to challenge authority.
rebelión(noun)
rebellion
?A group of people rising against authority
uprising
?A sudden revolt
,revolt
?A violent or organized protest
📝 In Action
La rebelión comenzó en la capital.
A2The rebellion started in the capital.
Fue una rebelión pacífica por los derechos civiles.
B1It was a peaceful uprising for civil rights.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ión' Rule
Most Spanish words ending in '-ión' are feminine, meaning you should use 'la' or 'una' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Accent Mark
Mistake: "rebelion"
Correction: rebelión (with an accent on the 'o').
The Person vs. the Act
Mistake: "Él es una rebelión."
Correction: Él es un rebelde. Use 'rebelde' for the person and 'rebelión' for the event.
⭐ Usage Tips
Memory Aid
It looks like 'rebellion' in English! Just remember to swap the double 'l' for a single 'l' and add that Spanish accent at the end.
The word 'rebelión' can also describe an individual act of defiance or refusal to obey.
📝 In Action
Su rebelión contra las reglas de la escuela le trajo problemas.
B2His defiance against the school rules brought him trouble.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'contra'
When talking about who you are rebelling against, usually use the word 'contra' (against).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rebelión
Question 1 of 1
Which of these describes a group of people trying to change their government by force?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rebelión' always violent?
Not necessarily. While it often implies a struggle, it can be described as 'pacífica' (peaceful) if it involves non-violent resistance.
What is the plural of 'rebelión'?
The plural is 'rebeliones'. Note that when you add the 'es', the accent mark on the 'o' disappears.