Meaning
complaint
- a statement or expression of dissatisfaction or grievance
In a sentence
L'ufficio clienti ha ricevuto una lamentela riguardo ai ritardi delle consegne.
Customer service received a complaint regarding delivery delays.
Nonostante le continue lamentele dei vicini, la musica rimase ad alto volume.
Despite the neighbors' continuous complaints, the music remained loud.
Se non sei soddisfatto del servizio, puoi presentare una lamentela formale.
If you are not satisfied with the service, you can file a formal complaint.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lamentela | feminine · singular |
| lamentele | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often combined with 'presentare', 'sporgere', or 'ricevere'.
- Directly related to the pronominal verb 'lamentarsi' (to complain).