What does reclamar in Spanish mean?

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

The word reclamar in Spanish means demand, complain, require, file a claim, seek a fugitive, complain to, complain about, demand money. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word reclamar

demand

verbo transitivo (exigir, demandar) (require, ask for)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El huésped reclamó la devolución de su dinero porque recibió un pésimo servicio.
The guest demanded a refund because of the poor service he had received.

complain

(quejarse, protestar) (protest)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
No le reclames al árbitro porque te puede expulsar del partido.
Don't complain to the referee because he can send you off.

require

verbo transitivo (requerir, necesitar) (formal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El maltrato infantil es un problema que reclama nuestra atención.
Child abuse is a problem that requires our attention.

file a claim

verbo transitivo (Derecho: pedir una causa)

seek a fugitive

verbo transitivo (Derecho: requerir a un prófugo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

complain to

(exigir a)

Si tienes un problema debes reclamar al jefe.

complain about

locución verbal (demandar a)

demand money

locución verbal (pedir indemnización)

Pedro reclamó dinero después de ser despedido.
Pedro demanded money after being fired.

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