What does reivindicar in Spanish mean?

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

The word reivindicar in Spanish means reclaim, defend, make up, claim. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word reivindicar

reclaim

verbo transitivo (recuperar, reclamar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Reivindicaron el derecho al voto y a la libre expresión.
They reclaimed the right to vote and to free expression.

defend

verbo transitivo (defender, argumentar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Los obreros intentaron reivindicar las razones de su lucha.
The workers tried to defend the reasons for their struggle.

make up

verbo pronominal (enmendarse)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Pidió perdón y se reivindicó con la familia.
He asked for forgiveness and made up with the family.

claim

verbo transitivo (autoría: reclamar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El grupo terrorista reivindicó su responsabilidad en el ataque a la embajada.
The terrorist group claimed responsibility in the embassy attack.

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