complainant

reclamante, denunciante

Persona que señala que algo está mal o que alguien la ha tratado mal.

En inglés sencillo: A person who says that something is wrong or that someone has treated them badly.

• The complainant reported loud music.
• We sent each complainant a written response.
• The officer asked the complainant for more details.

Expresiones frecuentes: an anonymous complainant, the original complainant, contact the complainant

demandante

Persona que inicia un proceso civil contra otra ante un tribunal.

En inglés sencillo: A person who starts a civil court case against someone else.

• The complainant asked for damages.
• The judge heard evidence from both complainants.
• The complainant filed a claim against her former employer.

Sinónimos: plaintiff, claimant

Antónimos: defendant

Expresiones frecuentes: the complainant, complainant and defendant, a civil complainant