Significado em português

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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 em uma 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.

Como 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.

Palavras 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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Complain

O que significa Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

O que significa Complain em português?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Qual é a definição de Complain?

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

Como se usa Complain em uma frase?

She always likes to complain about her job.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Complain?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de Complain?

Algumas alternativas comuns são protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

Qual é o oposto de Complain?

Significados opostos incluem praise, approve, agree.

Que palavras combinam com Complain?

Costuma combinar com bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to.

Quais são os erros comuns ao 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.

Como se pronuncia Complain?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo 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.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Complain?

"Complain" está no nível A2 da escala CEFR.