Spanish word

protesta

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈtesta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprotest

Example

La gente hizo una protesta en la plaza.

People held a protest in the square.

Illustration for protesta (protest)

More examples

La dirección escuchó la protesta y propuso una reunión.

The management heard the protest and proposed a meeting.

Core concept

Crowd holding banners in a public square.

Common phrases

  • protesta ciudadana

    civic protest

  • protesta social

    social protest

  • convocar una protesta

    organize a protest

Similar words

manifestación: Public demonstration in a public place where people express political or social opinions.
concentración: Gathering of people at a specific spot to signal protest intent.
marcha: Procession of people walking through streets or squares to demonstrate opposition.
huelga: Workers stopping work to demand better pay or working conditions.

Definition in Spanish

Acción pública de expresar rechazo o desacuerdo, normalmente mediante reuniones, manifestaciones o pancartas.

Word origin

From Latin protestari (pro 'forth' + testari 'to witness'), via medieval Latin into Spanish as a noun for a public declaration of disagreement.

Usage tips

  • Protesta is used for public demonstrations or formal objections rather than private complaints (queja), and in Mexico tomar protesta means 'to administer an oath'.

Other meanings

  • demonstrationnoun
  • objectionnoun

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