English–Spanish

“rebellion” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/reβeˈljon/

Example

La rebelión comenzó en la ciudad.

The rebellion began in the city.

Illustration for rebelión (rebellion)

How to say “rebellion” in Spanish

“Rebellion” in Spanish is rebelión.

A crowd rising against authority.

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

Example sentences with rebelión

Las autoridades restablecieron el orden tras la rebelión.

The authorities restored order after the rebellion.

Tips for using rebelión

  • A formal word often used in news and history; in casual speech Spaniards often prefer revuelta or levantamiento, and common collocations include hubo or se produjo.

Other Spanish words for “rebellion”

El pueblo inició un alzamiento contra el gobierno.

The people started a rebellion against the government.

El ejército sofocó el levantamiento en pocas horas.

The army suppressed the rebellion in a few hours.

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