rebelde
everyday
A rebel in Mexican Spanish is a rebelde, and the word works for a man or a woman. For a child who is just naughty and restless, Mexicans say revoltoso.
Meaning: a person who resists authority (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| rebelde | everyday |
| revoltoso | mischievous |
It is also an adjective, as in un adolescente rebelde. For armed groups people use rebeldes or insurgentes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ends in -e, so it does not change for gender. You say un rebelde and una rebelde.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word rebelde is also the title of a Mexican telenovela from 2004 and of the pop group that grew out of it.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana siempre fue muy rebelde.My sister was always very rebellious.
- Los rebeldes tomaron el pueblo.The rebels took the town.
Example conversation
Marta talks about her teenage son with a friend in a café in Querétaro.
- MartaMi hijo está en su etapa rebelde.My son is in his rebel phase.
- AmigaEs normal a esa edad.That is normal at that age.
- MartaYa lo sé, pero me desespera.I know, but it drives me crazy.
