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manifestar

to express

verb mah-nee-fehs-TAHR Common

Origin: From Latin manifestare (to make clear).

Also means

to demonstrate

Usage Note

Manifestar means 'to express or state' an opinion or feeling (manifestó su apoyo) but in its reflexive form manifestarse it means 'to protest' or 'take part in a demonstration'. The noun manifestación likewise covers both a public statement and a protest march. This double life makes it essential in political and journalistic Spanish.

Examples

"El ministro manifestó su preocupación."

Natural Translation

The minister expressed his concern.

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