complained

[kəmˈpleɪnd]

verb

reclamou

1. expressed dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

She complained about the poor service at the restaurant.

Ela reclamou sobre o péssimo atendimento do restaurante.

2. made a formal statement that something is unsatisfactory or illegal

He complained to the manager about the faulty product.

Ele reclamou com o gerente sobre o produto defeituoso.

3. stated that one is suffering from a particular illness or symptom

The patient complained of severe headaches.

O paciente reclamou de dores de cabeça severas.

NYC Slang

griped

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

reclamou

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

reclamou/se queixou

both forms widely used

São Paulo

reclamou

standard usage

Portugal

reclamou/queixou-se

both acceptable, queixou-se is also common

complained to someone about something

complained bitterly

complained loudly

have nothing to complain about

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