Spanish word

reclamo

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈklamo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomplaint

Example

Quiero presentar un reclamo.

I want to file a complaint.

Illustration for reclamo (complaint)

More examples

El hotel respondió rápido a mi reclamo.

The hotel responded quickly to my complaint.

Core concept

A recorded claim filed with a complaints department to obtain a decision, repair, or reimbursement.

Common phrases

  • presentar un reclamo

    file a complaint

  • hacer un reclamo

    make a complaint

  • tramitar un reclamo

    process a complaint

Similar words

queja: Brief verbal complaint expressing annoyance or unhappiness about a purchase or service.
reclamación: Formal petition for reimbursement or remedial measures following a faulty purchase or service.

Definition in Spanish

Petición formal que expresa desacuerdo o insatisfacción y solicita una respuesta, reparación o compensación.

Word origin

Derived from the verb reclamar and from Latin reclamare (re- 'back' + clamare 'to call'), with the basic sense of protesting to obtain an official response or remedy.

Usage tips

  • In formal or legal contexts speakers commonly say interponer un reclamo to indicate initiating official proceedings, while queja is a more informal complaint.

Other meanings

  • claimnoun
  • demandnoun

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