What does manifestar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word manifestar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use manifestar in Spanish.

The word manifestar in Spanish means express, reveal, show, exhibit, demonstrate, protest, appear, manifest yourself, show yourself, declare, protest, express agreement, show approval of, show interest, express the opposite, express your consent. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word manifestar

express

verbo transitivo (expresar, exponer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Abstente de manifestar tu opinión si no conoces el tema.
If you don't know the subject, refrain from expressing your opinion.

reveal, show, exhibit

verbo transitivo (mostrar, exhibir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El rictus de su rostro manifiesta tristeza y amargura.
The grimace on his face reveals sadness and bitterness.

demonstrate, protest

verbo pronominal (protestar en público)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los transportistas van a manifestarse contra el alza de los precios de los combustibles.
The trucking companies are going to protest against the rise in the price of fuel.

appear

verbo pronominal (hacerse evidente)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los síntomas del sarampión se manifiestan de ocho a doce días después de la exposición al virus.
Symptoms of measles appear from eight to twelve days after exposure to the virus.

manifest yourself, show yourself

verbo pronominal (espiritismo: aparecerse)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Hicieron una sesión de espiritismo y cuando se manifestó el espíritu se asustaron mucho.
They held a seance, and when the spirit manifested itself (or: showed itself), they were very frightened.

declare

verbo pronominal (derecho: dar a conocer una opinión)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El procurador se manifiesta de manera agresiva y por eso ha tenido problemas con el público.
The prosecutor declares himself in an aggressive manner and that is why he has had issues with the public.

protest

verbo pronominal (derecho: participar en reunión pública)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El candidato no se manifestó en la asamblea y por eso piensan cambiarlo.
The candidate didn't protest during the assembly and that's why they're thinking of booting him out.

express agreement

locución verbal (formal (mostrarse de acuerdo)

La propuesta de nuestro departamento era buena y la dirección manifestó conformidad.
Our department's proposal was good and the management expressed their agreement.

show approval of

(formal (acceder a algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El jefe manifestó conformidad con las decisiones de su equipo.
The boss showed her approval of her team's decisions.

show interest

locución verbal (formal (mostrarse interesado)

El jefe detesta que los empleados no manifiesten interés durante las reuniones. Los alumnos manifestaron interés por la materia.
The students showed interest in the subject.

express the opposite

locución verbal (formal (decir lo opuesto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Pedro dijo una cosa, pero Carlos manifestó lo contrario.
Pedro said one thing but Carlos expressed the opposite.

express your consent

locución verbal (formal (consentir, dar permiso)

Los dos padres deben manifestar su consentimiento para que el niño vaya a la excursión.
Both parents must express their consent for the child to go on the school trip.

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