queixas

[kei-ʃɐs]
nounfemininepl: queixas
complaints
1. expressions of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
The customer made several complaints about the service.
O cliente fez várias queixas sobre o atendimento.
2. a formal statement or report of a grievance or accusation
The police received multiple complaints about the noise.
A polícia recebeu múltiplas queixas sobre o barulho.
3. expressions of pain, suffering, or discomfort
The patient voiced complaints of back pain.
O paciente manifestou queixas de dor nas costas.
In Brazil, 'queixas' is commonly used in consumer protection contexts and customer service interactions. Brazilians are generally expressive about dissatisfaction, and registering complaints (fazer queixa or abrir uma queixa) is a formal process in commercial disputes. The word is also frequently used in healthcare settings when patients describe symptoms.
NYC Slang
gripes, beefs, kicks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reclamaçõesprotestoslamentaçõesinsatisfações
Antonyms / Antônimos
elogiosaprovaçõessatisfações

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
queixas
Standard usage for complaints in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
queixas
Common in everyday speech and formal complaints
São Paulo
queixas
Widely used in business and service complaint contexts
Portugal
queixas
Same usage as Brazil; also used in legal contexts

Related Words

reclamarqueixar-selamentoprotestoinsatisfação

Related Idioms & Phrases

queixa registrada - formal complaint filed
sem queixas - without complaints, satisfied
queixa contra - complaint against someone
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