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How do you say "complain" in Spanish (Latin America)?
quejarse
In Spanish (Latin America), "complain" is quejarse.
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Pronunciation
Break "quejarse" into ke-HA-rse and say it fairly fast and even, since Latin American Spanish keeps a steady rhythm on each syllable.
Grammar notes
quejarse is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le gusta quejarse del clima.
He likes to complain about the weather.
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How to remember quejarse
Think of the closest English word that rhymes loosely with "quejarse" and bridge it mentally to "complain".
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Questions about quejarse
How do you pronounce quejarse?
Break "quejarse" into ke-HA-rse and say it fairly fast and even, since Latin American Spanish keeps a steady rhythm on each syllable.
Is quejarse formal or casual?
quejarse is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is quejarse used in Spanish (Latin America)?
quejarse is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Le gusta quejarse del clima. (He likes to complain about the weather.).
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