Meaning
protest, complaint
- protest
- complaint, objection
In a sentence
Ho fatto una protesta per il conto sbagliato.
I made a complaint about the wrong bill.
Perché tutte queste proteste per un piccolo ritardo?
Why all these complaints over a small delay?
Non sento proteste, va bene così.
I don't hear any complaints, it's fine like this.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| protesta | feminine · singular |
| proteste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use protesta for a public demonstration or formal objection; reclamo is more for customer complaints, lamentela for everyday grumbling.
- In protestare, the thing protested takes a direct object: protestare una decisione. For protesting against something, also use contro.
- For street actions, manifestazione often sounds more neutral; protesta highlights opposition or dissent.