protestar

Senses

1. 1.

   to protest

   to express strong objection or disapproval, often publicly

2. 2.

   to complain

   to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

3. 3.

   to assert, to declare

   to affirm or declare something emphatically (formal/legal)

Examples

• "Os estudantes protestaram contra o aumento das mensalidades."

  The students protested against the tuition increase.

• "Ela protestou quando viu a conta do restaurante."

  She complained when she saw the restaurant bill.

• "O advogado protestou a inocência do seu cliente."

  The lawyer asserted his client's innocence.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with the preposition "contra" (against) or "por" (for). The noun form is "protesto" (protest). In legal/formal contexts, can mean to formally declare or affirm something.