English–Spanish
“rebel” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reβeˈlaɾ/
Example
Mi hermano se rebeló contra las órdenes de sus padres.
My brother rebelled against his parents' orders.
How to say “rebel” in Spanish
“Rebel” in Spanish is rebelar.
Deliberate resistance to rules or authority.
Example sentences with rebelar
Los jóvenes se rebelan contra la tradición.
Young people rebel against tradition.
Tips for using rebelar
- In everyday Spanish, use rebelarse or rebelar for substantial or collective opposition, and use desobedecer, mostrar resistencia, or quejarse for more routine or personal dissent.
Other Spanish words for “rebel”
Los jóvenes suelen sublevarse contra las normas.
Young people often rebel against the rules.
El insurgente fue detenido por la policía.
The rebel was detained by the police.