English–Spanish

“complain” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsorenegar

Pronunciation

IPA/keˈxaɾ/

Example

Los vecinos se quejaron por el ruido.

The neighbors complained about the noise.

Illustration for quejar (complain)

How to say “complain” in Spanish

“Complain” in Spanish is quejar.

A person voicing displeasure aloud.

Full entry for quejar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with quejar

¿Por qué siempre te quejas de todo?

Why do you always complain about everything?

Tips for using quejar

  • Often used reflexively as quejarse with de to mark what is complained about, and short set phrases like 'No te quejes' are common in conversation.

Other Spanish words for “complain”

¿Por qué reniegas todo el tiempo?

Why do you complain all the time?

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