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Meanings of complain in inglés

portugués
queixe-se
catalán
queixar-se
español
lamentarse

Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.

lamentarse
Usage of complain in inglés
1
Stayin' in my house for free, and yet you want to complain?
Ford county: stories
2
Aid agencies widely complain of restricted access to refugees in conflict areas.
Reuters
3
Anyone affected had a right to complain to the commission, he said.
Radio NZ
4
Many west Africans complain that new infrastructure projects do not help people.
The Guardian
5
Many complain of a slow aid and security response from the government.
Reuters
6
Yet people complain about the lack of taxis, particularly late at night.
The Irish Times
7
However, the residents have much to complain about their presence, she said.
News.com.au
8
Both Afghan and Western officials complain aid is currently not organised effectively.
Reuters
9
Civilian businessmen complain that this can leave the system open to abuse.
Reuters
10
But many people complain about perceived public corruption often involving well-connected businesspeople.
Reuters
11
Foreign companies complain that under Xi they feel increasingly unwelcome in China.
The Guardian
12
Others complain about the high price of some UK magazines in Ireland.
The Irish Times
13
You do also hear patients complain about the level of fees charged.
The Irish Times
14
In the Alliance fleet, we often complain about fighting our own government.
Perilous Shield
15
You can complain to Facebook, wait and hope for something to happen.
The Irish Times
16
In the first place, you complain of the contradictions in my letters.
Love's Pilgrimage: A Novel
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Complain through the time
Complain across language varieties
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Common
Ireland
Common
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Common
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