/reˈβelde/
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Translation
rebellious
Word origin
From Latin rebellis ('insurgent'), from re ('again') plus bellum ('war'). The same root gives English 'rebel' and 'rebellion'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rebellis
- English cognates
- rebel, rebellion
Grammar
Masc pluralrebeldes
Examples
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The rebellious teenager argued with his parents.
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She has had a rebellious character since she was a girl.
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The rebel soldiers took the city.
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Why are you so rebellious with your teachers?
mechón .
An unruly lock of hair fell over her forehead.
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