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Complain

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/

Significado de Complain

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

In simple words: To say you are unhappy about something.

Complain en una frase

• She always likes to complain about her job.
• He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.
• You can complain to the manager if the service is bad.
• They tend to complain when they are not satisfied with their food.
• The students complain about the amount of homework they receive.

Cómo usar Complain

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

complain + about + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp pain' – imagine someone in a camp grumbling about their uncomfortable sleeping bag.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Complain

• bitterly
• loudly
• constantly
• cannot
• can hardly
• have cause to
• about
• at
• to

Synonyms for Complain

• protest
• grumble
• moan
• whine
• lament

Opposites of Complain

• praise
• approve
• agree

Common mistakes with Complain

• 'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning.
• Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'.
• Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Complain

¿Qué significa Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

¿Qué significa Complain en español?

To say you are unhappy about something.

¿Cuál es la definición de Complain?

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

¿Cómo se usa Complain en una frase?

She always likes to complain about her job.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Complain?

He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Complain?

Algunas alternativas comunes son protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Complain?

Significados opuestos incluyen praise, approve, agree.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Complain?

Suele combinarse con bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Complain?

'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning. Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'. Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Complain?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Complain?

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Complain?

"Complain" está en el nivel A2 de la escala CEFR.