Spanish Conversation · Level 96
60 words
Spanish word
rebelión
Pronunciation
IPA/reβeˈljon/
Meaning
- feminine nounrebellion
Example
La rebelión comenzó en la ciudad.
The rebellion began in the city.
More examples
Las autoridades restablecieron el orden tras la rebelión.
The authorities restored order after the rebellion.
Core concept
A crowd rising against authority.
Common phrases
la rebelión popular
popular uprising
una rebelión armada
armed insurrection
la rebelión estudiantil
student uprising
Similar words
levantamiento: Widespread uprising involving civilians or sections of the armed forces across a broad area.
sublevación: Revolt primarily by military elements or organized armed groups against commanders or government.
revuelta: Spontaneous mass disturbance in a town or district that erupts into riots and short-term chaos.
insurrección: Organized insurrection combining planning and force to seize power or remove a regime.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de un grupo que se levanta contra la autoridad para cambiarla o derrocarla.
Word origin
From Latin rebellio (re- 'against' + bellum 'war'), originally describing a group taking up arms or organized resistance against those in power.
Usage tips
- 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.