reivindicar

to claim, to demand

verb rreh-been-dee-KAHR Less Common

Also means

to vindicate

Usage Note

Reivindicar means to assert a right, demand recognition, or reclaim something. It is frequent in political and labour contexts: reivindicar derechos laborales ('to demand labour rights'). When an armed group claims responsibility for an attack, it reivindica el atentado. Do not confuse with reclamar, which is more general ('to complain, to claim'). Related noun: reivindicación.

Examples

"Los trabajadores salieron a reivindicar mejores salarios."

Natural Translation

The workers took to the streets to demand better wages.

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