Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
rebelar
Pronunciation
IPA/reβeˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrebel
Example
Mi hermano se rebeló contra las órdenes de sus padres.
My brother rebelled against his parents' orders.
More examples
Los jóvenes se rebelan contra la tradición.
Young people rebel against tradition.
Core concept
Deliberate resistance to rules or authority.
Common phrases
rebelarse contra
rebel against
rebelarse contra la autoridad
rebel against authority
Similar words
desobedecer: Disobeys an instruction or rule, failing to comply with what was ordered.
desafiar: Challenges authority through provocative or daring behavior that seeks confrontation.
oponerse: Opposes a suggestion or demand by showing disagreement or refusal.
rebelarse: Revolts against orders or expectations, expressing overt defiance or uprising.
Definition in Spanish
Negarse a obedecer u oponerse activamente a órdenes, normas o a la autoridad, mostrando resistencia o insubordinación.
Word origin
From Latin rebellāre combining re- 'again' and bellāre 'to wage war', reflecting a notion of fighting back against authority.
Usage tips
- 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.