quejarse
to complain
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/keˈxaɾse/
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Cultural Note
Quejarse is reflexive, which is important to remember. In Spain, complaining can be a social bonding activity, and it is common to hear people quejarse about weather, politics, or daily inconveniences. A 'quejica' is someone who complains constantly — a common character description.
📝 Example Sentences
Siempre se queja de todo.
He always complains about everything.
No te quejes tanto y busca una solución.
Don't complain so much and find a solution.
Los vecinos se quejaron del ruido.
The neighbors complained about the noise.