protestas
/pɾotestas/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "protests" is protestas.
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, protestas can function as both a plural noun (protests) and the second-person singular present indicative of the verb protestar (you protest).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, marchas is a commonly used term for protests. In Mexico and a few Central American countries, plantones is a regional term used to describe sit-ins.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is protesta. The noun protestas is derived from the verb protestar.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾotestas/
Did you know?
- The term cacerolazo describes a specific type of protest where people bang pots and pans. This tradition is widely recognized across Latin America as a distinct form of protesta.
- In some contexts, the verb protestar can be used to mean 'to swear' or 'to pledge' an oath, as in protestar lealtad for 'to pledge loyalty'.
- In Spain, a street protest is sometimes called a concentración, which refers to the act of people concentrating or gathering in a specific space for a cause. It emphasizes the assembly of people rather than the act of protesting itself.
Examples in context
- Las protestas continúan.The protests continue.This sentence is useful for describing the continuation of protestas.Tatoeba #2903265 by hayastan, translation #12235975 by Miktsoanit
- Amnistía Internacional suele organizar protestas públicas en apoyo de prisioneros políticos.Amnesty International often organizes public protests in support of political prisoners.This sentence shows how protestas can be organized in public support of a cause.Tatoeba #1586371 by teskmon, translation #241411 by CK
- Alguno de los seguidores de Martin luther King enpezaron a cuestionar su creencia en las protestas pacíficas.Some of Martin Luther King's supporters began to question his belief in peaceful protests.This sentence illustrates the use of protestas in the context of peaceful demonstrations.Tatoeba #3161011 by wallebot, translation #63066 by CM
- Hubo grandes protestas en el centro de la ciudadThere were major protests in the city center.
- El gobierno enfrenta múltiples manifestaciones popularesThe government is facing multiple popular demonstrations.
- Cientos de personas marcharon pacíficamente en la capitalHundreds of people peacefully marched in the capital.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing the news in a coffee shop.
- Daniel¿Viste las noticias sobre las protestas?Did you see the news about the protests?
- LucíaSí, las protestas están en todas partes.Yes, the protests are everywhere.
- DanielEspero que la situación mejore pronto.I hope the situation improves soon.
- LucíaYo también, Daniel.Me too, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
