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complain
[/kəmˈpleɪn/]
verb
reclamar
1.
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
She complained about the poor service at the restaurant.
Ela reclamou sobre o péssimo serviço no restaurante.
2.
to make a formal statement or assertion that something is unsatisfactory
He filed a complaint with the manager.
Ele apresentou uma reclamação ao gerente.
3.
to say that you are suffering from a pain or illness
The patient complained of severe headaches.
O paciente reclamou de dores de cabeça severas.
NYC Slang
beef
Synonyms
grumble
whine
object
protest
lament
carp
Antonyms
praise
applaud
commend
approve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reclamar
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reclamar
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'se queixar'
São Paulo
reclamar
Standard usage, business context preferred
Portugal
queixar-se
More common in Portugal; 'reclamar' also used but less frequent
Related Idioms & Phrases
have nothing to complain about
complain to the heavens
file a complaint
lodge a complaint
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