la
feminine
/pɾoˈtesta/
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Translation
protest
Word origin
From the verb protestar, from Latin protestari ('to declare publicly'), from pro- ('forth') plus testari ('to testify'), from testis ('witness'). The same root gives English 'protest' and 'testify'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- protestari
- English cognates
- protest, testify
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralprotestas
Examples
reunió miles .
The protest brought together thousands of people.
documento sola .
He signed the document without a single protest.
.
The protests continued throughout the week.
corrupción.
His resignation was a protest against corruption.
¿ ?
Why was the protest organised in front of the town hall?
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