reklamo
reklámo with stress marks
complaint; gripe
Usage Note
Reklamo is a very common Spanish loanword for complaint or gripe, used in consumer settings, politics, and casual conversation. Filipinos sometimes use it with self-deprecating humor when complaining about minor inconveniences, alongside the more formal 'mag-file ng reklamo' in official contexts.
Examples
" May reklamo ako. "
Natural Translation
I have a complaint.
Literal Translation
Have complaint I.
" Ano ang iyong reklamo? "
Natural Translation
What is your complaint?
Literal Translation
What the your complaint?
" Bago mag-file ng reklamo sa ahensiya, mabuting subukan munang ayusin ito nang maayos sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
Before filing a complaint with the agency, it is best to first try to settle it properly at the store.
Literal Translation
Before to-file complaint at agency, good to-try first to-fix it properly at store.
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