/reklaˈmaɾ/
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Translation
to claim, to demand, to complain
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Word origin
From Latin reclamare ('to cry out against'), from re- ('back') and clamare ('to shout'). The same root gives English 'reclaim' and 'clamour'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reclamare
- English cognates
- reclaim, claim, clamour
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | reclamo | reclamé | reclamaba | reclamaré | reclamaría |
| tú | reclamas | reclamaste | reclamabas | reclamarás | reclamarías |
| él/ella/ud. | reclama | reclamó | reclamaba | reclamará | reclamaría |
| nos. | reclamamos | reclamamos | reclamábamos | reclamaremos | reclamaríamos |
| vos. | reclamáis | reclamasteis | reclamabais | reclamaréis | reclamaríais |
| ellos/uds. | reclaman | reclamaron | reclamaban | reclamarán | reclamarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | reclame | reclamara | reclamase |
| tú | reclames | reclamaras | reclamases |
| él/ella/ud. | reclame | reclamara | reclamase |
| nos. | reclamemos | reclamáramos | reclamásemos |
| vos. | reclaméis | reclamarais | reclamaseis |
| ellos/uds. | reclamen | reclamaran | reclamasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | reclama |
| ud. | reclame |
| nosotros | reclamemos |
| vosotros | reclamad |
| uds. | reclamen |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- reclamando
- Past participle
- reclamado
Examples
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The neighbours are demanding a solution to the noise.
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I went to claim my luggage at the airport.
¿ ?
Who can I complain to if the product is broken?
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You have the right to claim what is yours.
¡ !
Claim your prizes before Friday!
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 46, lesson 1: reclamar, envidiar, infantería and 7 more words.