manifestación
demonstration
noun mah-nee-fehs-tah-SYOHN Less Common
Origin: From Latin 'manifestatio', from 'manifestare' (to make clear).
Also means
manifestation
Usage Note
Manifestación most commonly refers to a public protest or rally in everyday Spanish, slightly more often than its English counterpart 'manifestation'. Salir a una manifestación means 'to go out to a protest'. In a broader sense it can mean an outward expression or sign of something (una manifestación de alegría). The related verb is manifestar (to demonstrate, to express).
Examples
"Miles de personas participaron en la manifestación."
Natural Translation
Thousands of people took part in the demonstration.
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