protest

protestar, objetar

Decir con firmeza que no se está de acuerdo con algo o que se considera incorrecto.

En inglés sencillo: To say strongly that you disagree with something or think it is wrong.

• Nobody dared to protest.
• He protested that he had done nothing wrong.
• The students protested against the unfair rule.

Cómo se usa: protest against something (Parents protested against the new fees.); protest that… (She protested that the decision was unfair.)

Sinónimos: object, complain

Expresiones frecuentes: protest against something, protest loudly, protest a decision

manifestarse, protestar

Reunirse o actuar públicamente para mostrar oposición a algo.

En inglés sencillo: To gather or act in public to show that you oppose something.

• They protested outside the school.
• Workers marched to protest against low wages.
• Thousands protested the war in the city centre.

Cómo se usa: protest against something (Hundreds gathered to protest against the cuts.)

Sinónimos: demonstrate, march

Expresiones frecuentes: protest against something, protest peacefully, protest the war

afirmar, asegurar

Decir con firmeza que algo es verdad, especialmente cuando otras personas no lo creen.

En inglés sencillo: To say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you.

• She protested her innocence.
• He protested that he had always been loyal.
• Despite the evidence, they continued to protest their honesty.

Cómo se usa: protest that… (He protested that he was innocent.)

Sinónimos: assert, affirm, insist

Antónimos: deny

Expresiones frecuentes: protest one's innocence, protest one's loyalty

protesta, manifestación

Acción o reunión pública que expresa una oposición firme a algo.

En inglés sencillo: An action or public gathering that shows people strongly oppose something.

• The protest was peaceful.
• Hundreds joined the protest outside the hospital.
• There were protests against the new law.

Cómo se usa: protest against something (They organized a protest against the factory closure.)

Sinónimos: demonstration

Expresiones frecuentes: hold a protest, peaceful protest, protest march, join a protest

protesta, reclamación

Declaración clara u oficial que expresa desacuerdo con una decisión o una acción.

En inglés sencillo: A clear or official statement that you disagree with a decision or action.

• They sent a formal protest.
• The council rejected our written protest.
• He signed the document under protest.

Cómo se usa: protest against something (The club lodged a protest against the referee's decision.); under protest (She paid the fee under protest.)

Sinónimos: objection, complaint

Expresiones frecuentes: lodge a protest, formal protest, letter of protest