Spanish word

manifestación

Pronunciation

IPA/manifestaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprotest

Example

Miles participaron en la manifestación contra la reforma.

Thousands participated in the protest against the reform.

Illustration for manifestación (protest)

More examples

La manifestación recorrió el centro de la ciudad.

The demonstration went through the city center.

Core concept

Public rally where people visibly express a shared opinion.

Common phrases

  • asistir a la manifestación

    attend the demonstration

  • organizar una manifestación

    organize a demonstration

  • manifestación multitudinaria

    large demonstration

Similar words

protesta: Vocal or sign-based action expressing dissatisfaction or opposition.
marcha: Organized procession of participants walking together to protest.
concentración: Planned assembly at a set location where people gather to express opinion.
mitin: Public meeting focused on speeches and addresses to rally support.

Definition in Spanish

Reunión o movilización pública organizada para expresar una protesta o un apoyo colectivo ante un tema social o político.

Word origin

Spanish manifestación is formed from manifestar 'to display', from Latin manifestare, plus -ción, which turns verbs into nouns denoting events.

Usage tips

  • Don't confuse Spanish manifestación with English 'manifestation'; in Spanish it normally means a public demonstration and it requires an acute accent on the o.

Other meanings

  • rallynoun

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