complain

lamentarsi, reclamare

Dire o scrivere che qualcosa non va o provoca insoddisfazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si 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.)

Sinonimi: protest, grumble

Espressioni comuni: complain about something, complain to someone, always complain

lamentare, accusare

Dire a qualcuno di avere un dolore, una malattia o un altro problema fisico.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: complain of something (The patient complained of chest pain.)

Sinonimi: report

Espressioni comuni: complain of pain, complain of something