complain

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Decir o escribir que algo está mal o te causa malestar.

En inglés sencillo: To say or write that something is wrong or makes you unhappy.

• Please do not complain about the food.
• Several customers complained to the manager.
• He complained that the bus was late again.

Cómo se usa: complain about someone/something (Residents complained about the noise.); complain to someone about something (I complained to the manager about the cold food.); complain that… (She complained that her room was too small.)

Sinónimos: protest, grumble

Expresiones frecuentes: complain about something, complain to someone, always complain

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Decir a alguien que tienes dolor, una enfermedad u otro problema físico.

En inglés sencillo: To tell someone that you have a pain, illness, or other physical problem.

• She complained of a headache.
• Several patients complained of feeling dizzy.
• He has been complaining of pain in his back.

Cómo se usa: complain of something (The patient complained of chest pain.)

Sinónimos: report

Expresiones frecuentes: complain of pain, complain of something