querellarse
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querellarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
1. (legal)
a. to take legal action
Los trabajadores han amenazado con querellarse si la empresa no mejora sus condiciones de trabajo.Workers have threatened to take legal action if the company doesn't improve their working conditions.
b. to bring a suit
La actriz está considerando querellarse contra la revista por difamación.The actress is considering bringing a suit against the magazine for defamation.
c. to bring an action
Cuando el hombre, que había fumando toda su vida, descubrió que tenía cáncer de pulmón, se querelló contra la tabacalera.When the man, who had smoked all his life, discovered that he had lung cancer, he brought an action against the tobacco company.
d. to file a complaint
El ruido era insoportable y los vecinos se querellaron contra el dueño del pub.The noise was unbearable and the neighbors filed a complaint against the pub owner.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mi abogado dice que puedo querellarme contra la empresa por incumplimiento de contrato.My lawyer says I can sue the company for breach of contract.
El paciente murió en la operación y su familia se querelló contra el cirujano.The patient died in the operation and his family sued the surgeon.
2. (to protest)
a. to complain
Los jóvenes de hoy en día han tenido una vida muy fácil y se querellan por todo.Today's young people have had a very easy life and complain about everything.
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